Northwestern State University - Potpourri Yearbook (Natchitoches, LA)

Text from Pages 1 - 312 of the 1987 volume:

The Index WHERE TO FIND THINGS IN THE 1987 POTPOURRI Contents Introduction 1 Student Life 18 Sports 68 Organizations 114 Athletics 180 Individuals 206 Community 266 Closing and Index 286 I The 1987 Pot p ourri Northwestern State University Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497 Volume 76 Steve Horton, Editor Tom Whitehead, Advisor Showing Our True Colors... Northwestern State Uni- versity in 1986-87 can be summed up in one word: change. But ordinary changes they were not. Happenings at Northwestern made headlines around the state and across the nation. NSU had become a test institution. Could a small state-supported regional institution which had suffered from declining enrollment, negative attitudes, and tumultous politics survive in a state beset by budget cuts? Dr. Robert Alost and his staff, pared down by 60 from Dr. Joseph Orze ' s presidency immediately began to meet the challenge. New vice presidents and deans were hired after a sweeping reorganization elim- inated conventional colleges. Two athletic teams were dissolved, and because of NSU ' s financial exigency, the University fiscally became one of the most stable institutions in Louisiana. After one year of the new Northwestern, positive chan- CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Greg Kendrick and Joel Pearce do the Demon football play-by-play for student station KNWD-FM. Opening CONTINV P FROM PA ?E3 ges can be witnessed. Not only have there been many physical changes, but a long-awaited new attitude has surfaced. No longer is Northwestern State considered inferior. Rumors of NSU ' s impending closure have ceased. In fact, the revamped Northwestern made its presence statewide in 1986-87 known through a new, aggressive style of recruiting, winning athletic teams, public relations efforts, and more school pride and spirit. It has been a colorful year. From Turpin Stadium ' s bright purple, white, and orange flags to the beautiful green hills of the campus to the University moving from the red to the black financially. Northwestern is shining once again. For most, things have gotten better in the past twelve months as Northwestern students, faculty, and staff are working together to make our University better.. .and show its true colors. Kappa Sigrms and friends show their Showing NSU spirit are Michelle Van Hook, DEMONS! spirit at the State Fair game Allen Evans, Todd Keenan, Sarah Nelken, Purple Pride w A Tith a resurgence of m ml school spirit in 1986 w w came more and more students, faculty, and staff donning Northwestern ' s tradi- tional school colors of purple and white.. .and a few with the not-so-traditional orange. Purple seemed to be the in color throughout the year. Clothes from the University Bookstore featuring school colors were extremely popular, as it once again became cool to wear Northwestern shirts, hats, sweats, and caps. At athletic events, both the band and the rest of the student body helped show school spirit. The band was the loudest group around, and students always found time to make Go Demons! banners, shake purple and white pom-poms, or even create their own Demon clothes. Alumni got in the spirit, too. At games from Dallas to Lake Charles to Monroe, former Northwestern students made an appearance to root for their alma mater. Many dressed in purple from head to toe, but most avoided the orange color many of today ' s students count as NSU ' s third color. And even if the purple-clad team on the field or on the court didn ' t win, our students -and the entire Northwestern family again showed their true colors. Mr. Butch Lee of Ringgold escorts his daughter Monica, 1986 Homecoming Queen as Dr. Alost looks on. Lee was State Fair Queen inl985. against Louisiana Tech. When they turned around to face the crowd (after gimme a ' D ' , etc.), they had it spelled right. Craig Scott, Eddy Broadway, and Todd Poynter. Students enjoy the food and fellowship in the Student Union Cafeteria, and Todd Keenan (bottom photo) crosses Sam Sibley Drive as Sonnia Baptiste stops traffic. Art student Tina Williams works on a colorful project for one of her classes. SGA president Johnny Cox and Mr. NSU Reginald Morton flank Miss NSU Reatha Cole at halftime presentations at the NSU-Nicholls homecoming game. President Dr. Robert Alost peers into smoke-damaged Rapides Hall after an October fire gutted one room and forced closure of an entire wing of the huge dormitory. 10 Opening CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 evening are the busiest hours at Watson Memorial Library. After dinner (probably either in the Dining Hall or off campus), a student begins to tackle the day ' s biggest question: what to do tonight? Several alternatives arise, including the Parkway Cinema, the bowling alley, Maggio ' s, Sassy ' s, or the ever-popular Student Body nightclub. Each of these establishments is heavily patronized by the NSU Student body. Demon and Lady Demon athletic events, especially basketball games, often draw large student crowds. With both teams having winning seasons, NSU basketball became a new social scene. Religious organizations such as the Baptist Student Union and the Wesley Foundation are also places for students to spend their evenings, as are the fraternity and sorority houses. A typical Northwestern day probably ends about midnight, unless the Body is particularly hopping or a student needs to cram in a few more hours of studying. Then, after a few hours of sleep, it ' s start all over again... just a day in the life of Northwestern. e Rachal works out in the Athletic Field House weightroom. Many students spent their afternoons pumping iron, either or campus or at Body World or Back Alley gyms. Opening 11 12 Opening Stale Fair Court members are presented at a Union Station pep rally (bottom). Representing NSU were Kim Antee, Chrissey Bailey, Reatha Cole, Dawn Turner, queen Melissa Canales, Tracy Lee, Karen Guidry, Rachel Heider, and Kim Wilson. SGA senior senator Myles Parker seeks information for a bill as he works his office hours in the SGA office. r Bill Bauman of KSLA-TV in Shreveport teaches a class on broadcasting. Opening 15 Our University is indeed a colorful place. A place where thousands of students with many varying ideas, thoughts, traditions, and backgrounds come together for a common goal. ..an education. Learning the material in class was only a part of the education a student received at Northwestern. Chances are he made good friends, laughed, cried, loved, and learned to think.. .to be a responsible adult and citizen. Things didn ' t always go our way. Students in 1986-87 paid higher tuition that any time in Northwestern State ' s 102-year history. It was painful when close faculty members were fired to help balance the school ' s budget. And it hurt when our athletic teams had losing seasons or lost key games. But every bad moment, there was at least one good. Like when the football team managed to go undefeated against other colleges in Louisiana. Or when students packed various nightclubs in search of a good time. And how about the close friendships we developed, simply by attending NSU. No, things weren ' t always in color. Sometimes they looked a bit more black and white. Likewise, the 1987 Potpourri can ' t be all color. Most of our book is black and white, so remember: even as you see the black and white photos in this book, the people at NSU in 1986-87 were showing their true colors. WELCOME Thousands of students pack Shreve Square as NSU takes on Tech in the annual State Fair. The two archrivals tied, 13-13, in the 1986 game. 18 Student Life Student Life Steve Horton and Jim McKellar, editors A traditional spring at Northwestern... summer brings many changes... Sam Smith and Dean Bosarge leave NSU... Harold Boutte and Fred Fulton arrive.. .and the new life at NSU begins. A halloween tradition begins with the Rocky Horror Picture Show at midnight... dorms are scrubbed.. .the cafeterias are cleaned.. .Mike Knotts takes over the Intramural Program...Inside View scrapped with plans for a better program folio wing... a winning football season... the State Fair tradition changes with the last of the NSU-LA Tech classics... Varnado Hall becomes a relief center for fire victims before it is renovated for upperclassmen...over 600 seniors receive diplomas from NSU... and undergraduate enroUement finally increases as NSU undergoes a major overhaul. You wouldn ' t recognize the old place, but the traditions are still there! Student Life 19 The Time has Come On-Campus activities increase after years of demand The suitcase college finally has hop)e. For years, life after class was something dreamed up by someone looking for something to do. Only those week-long events such as homecoming and state fair provided continuous activities that generated fun among groups. Now something is happening at most times of the day to keep someone busy, especially on the weekends. Intramurals has increased in popularity in the past few years, since the independent teams are so widespread that anyone can participate with a group. The final struggles are usually between an organized independent group and a group of fraternity or sorority members who feel they have no problem with wirming. Now they do. SAB and SGA sponsor activities nearly every afternoon, such as bands, comedians, movies, and union events. One attracting factor to these activities is that they are all free to attend. Nightlife is on the upswing with many activities being planned on and around campus that do not encourage drinking. The strip has taken a sharp blow to its image since college students no longer find interest in it. It ' s become so juvenile and dangerous, said one sophomore. When you ' re a freshman it seems that it is the only thing to do. I ' ll never understand why I wasted my gas. Change takes time. And we definitely have a lot of time to donate if we look hard enough. Band members rehearse for a home game. Band members are required to practice three times a week before all home game activities. 20 Student Life Daniel Anderson supports a Baptist Student Unbn function. The BSU plans weekly luncheons for all NSU students regardless of religion. Val Doiron, Angela Gentry, Cherie Kay Dunagan, and Karen Oberlie prepare for Phi Mu ' s rush parties. Pfii Mu pledged 27 girls after official rush week activities. Members of the Kappa Alpha Order steer away from a loss during the annual Tug-of- war competition. The rope broke during KA ' s struggle urith TKE. Student Life 21 When I first arrived I was scared, but after a few weeks here the friendliness of I think the people everyone and the are great, especially the beautiful campus made Greeks. The school is a me extremely glad I bit tough, but with chose to come to time it gets easier. Northwestern. It takes the sun and the rain to make a beautiful rainbow, and I am glad NSU has brightened my life. Being a freshman at NSU is a fun and comfortable situation. From the first day, I felt like I was a part of everything. Everyone is friendly, including upperclassmen, instructors, and administrators. David Norton Donna Vercher Shawn Bailey Sassy Lowery Leesville Forest Hill DeRidder Bossier City Freshmen attend orientation to learn registration process. Eight freshmen. While selecting a college to attend this year, I found NSU to have the friendliest and most courteous campus in the state - and that makes a difference! Being a freshman at NSU has been a positive experience. The family atmosphere and easygoing campus has made the transition from high school to college a simple one. Being a freshman can be a little scary. I think something that helped me to overcome this was being on the football team. By the time school started, I had already made some friends. Northwestern has been great ever since the first visit. The people are friendly and helpful. And the music department is the most fantastic thing I ' ve ever seen. Joe Robertson DeQuincy Laurie LeBlanc Paincourtville Darryl Andrews Natchitoches Annita Leigh Texarkana, AR eight thoughts on NSU D«r Diary o Au gust. So this is the new Northwestern, the friendliest campus in the South - or so the recruiter said. It is so big. How will I ever meet anyone? (I want to go home.) People are everywhere. The Student Union and Post Office are always busy. Kyser Hall seems to be the hub of activity, with four floors of people running in and out at all times. How does anyone ever have time for anyone else? This school may be too big, too old, and too scary. It ' s certainly not high school. (Toto, I don ' t think we ' re in Kansas anymore.) September. So this is Northwestern football - Go Demons! We have a game this weekend. (I guess I ' ll go home next weekend.) The dorm is not so bad. I ' ve met a few people, and I have a date to the first home football game. Classes aren ' t as big here as I thought they would be. They are harder than high school, but the teachers seem to care. A few even know my name. October. So these are mid- terms. I ' ve never studied so hard in my life. I thought a half-niter was only an intramural event. (I still miss my mom.) Late nights and early mornings are supposed to make people grouchy. But the people here still smile - even the strangers. November. So this is college l ife. This month I ' ve seen Chinese Acrobats, adjusted my attitude, seen several movies, played intramural volleyball and basketball, gone to every home game, and survived more tests. (My weekends are busy. I probably won ' t make it home until Thanksgiving.) December. So this is the Christmas Festival. My little college town suddenly grew by more than 80,000 people. Even among the crowd, I still saw a lot of my Northwestern friends - the people who were once strangers. I ' m going home next week for the Christmas break. (I ' ll miss this place, but I ' ll be back.) Freshmen Spotlight 23 Kay Lane reigns as Miss Lady of the Bracelet The hardest part of the Lady of the Bracelet pageant was the interview - - I had no idea what to expect, said Kay Lane, sophomore fashion merchandising major from Natchitoches, after being selected as the 1986 Miss Lady of the Bracelet. A crowd of several hundred watched as Lane won the preliminary swimsuit competition and later the pageant title. Lane, who had competed in pageants on and off since she was 13, went on to represent NSU in the Miss Louisiana pageant as Miss Northw- tern State Univers:. instead of Miss Lady of the Bracelet. It took a lot of time and preparation, but I really enjoyed it, said Lane of the Miss Louisiana pageant. I had a lot of supjxjrt from my sponsors and the Student Activities Board. The Lady of the Bracelet pageant, spvonsored annually by the Student Activities Board, was directed by NSU senior Beth Sandiford. David Garrett, news reporter and anchor for KALB-TV in Alexandria, was the master of ceremonies for the pageant, which featured a guest appearance by 1985 Miss Louisiana, Carol Carter of Shreveport. It is hard competing in my hometown, said Lane, adding, But anytime you enter a contest you must have confidence that you are doing the best you can do and hope that ' s what the judges are looking for. Chrissey Bailey, 1985 Miss LOB, and Beth Sandiford, pageant director, crown the new Miss LOB. Seven compete for LOB title Competing for the title of Miss Lady of the Bracelet were Lisa Lawson; Kim Antee, Miss Congeniality; Robin Gunter; Cindy McAbee, first runner-up, winner of the preliminary talent competition and the People ' s Choice Award for talent; Candace Basco, second runner-up; Missy Harper; and Kay Lane, Miss Lady of the Bracelet and winner of the preliminary swimsuit competition. Lisa Lawson Kim Antee Robin Gunter 24 Lady of the Bracelet It was Close Demons tie Tech ' s Bulldogs in annual State Fair Classic The week before the State Fair Classic was not one of the normal State Fair pre- game weeks. The spirit was not there. Nevertheless, activites were planned every day for NSU fans who were ready to Wreck Tech Saturday evening. The Burning of the Bulldog pep rally was unfortunately moved inside because of weather conditions, but well-liked events such as the Finding the Hidden Bulldog contest were well attended. The real fun began Friday when anxious Demons traveled to Shreveport for the Classic. Saturday afternoon found NSU in Shreve Square at the Rally in the Alley. Once again Tech dominated the forces, but NSU won all competitive events such as the beer drinking contests, cheerleading events, and other events sponsored by various establishments in Shreve Square. Superior Bar and Grill took most of the crowd at 4:30 for a Happy Hour drink before the game. Everyone was scared, but happy, at the beginning of the 50th game with Tech. The score rocked between the Demons and the Bulldogs, but in the last minutes of the game, Tech came forward and scored, causing a tie to end the game. Once again, NSU fans returned to their stomping grounds unhappy, but unlike most years, NSU did not lose the game. Most left bewildered.. .once again the big NSU lead evaporated in the second half. At least NSU managed to tie. One more year... A sudden change in the plans for the Classic allowed Tech and NSU to battle it out once more in Shreveport. Officials say that this will be the final one. Better luck next year. State Fair Queen Melissa Canales and Vic the Demon share a moment to pose during State Fair Week. Canales is a member of Phi Mu Sorority. Members of the band X entertain at one of SAB ' s afternoon activities. Members of the band are Robbie Robinett, Joey Craig, Lisa Elkins, Dru LaBorde, Rick Pierce, and Tommy Moore. 26 State Fair State Fair 27 28 Homecoming A little rain did not hurt Demons victorious in battle against Colonels It was obvious that Northwestern would lose another homecoming game. Some say that Demon spirit was the only thing in favor of Nicholls State returning to Thibodaux with a loss. The Colonels ' ride to Thibodaux was quiet. However the Northwestern crowds left the stands with excitement knowing that NSU would probably be one of Nicholls ' only losses for the year. Monica Lee and the other eight girls of the Homecoming Court led the homecoming festivities that week. An airband contest was held Tuesday evening with a pig roast highlighting the day Wednesday. Regency a five-member acappella musical group from Baltimore, Maryland performed for NSU students one afternoon and evening to cheer on the Demons. Ribbon cutting and dedication ceremonies were held Friday when the Recreation Complex was dedicated in memory of Robert Wilson, former assistant dean of students and founding adviser of the Student Activities Board. Other activities Friday included the annual alumni Golf Tournament, a student- alumni pep rally, jambalaya dinner and a street dance in front of the Student Union. A ladies ' bingo brunch was held Saturday morning. Connie Leger of Opelousas won a diamond ring as a door prize. I couldn ' t believe the crowd at the bingo. The door prizes were a surprise, said Leger. Post-game activities included various parties, reunions, and outings in the Natchitoches area. Kay Lane and Reatha Cole unveil the new logo for the Recreation Complex. The complex was named after Mr. Robert Wilson, a founder of the multi million dollar establishment. Alumni members and Hall of Fame award recipients serve themselves an afternoon meal at a reception honoring those athletes receiving recognition during half-time ceremonies. Homecoming 29 Maness attributes Rugby Team ' s success to Coatrolled Violence The Northwestern State University Rugby Football Team came on strong in 1986- 87, recruiting many new Ruggers in its attempt to take violence off the street and put it back on the Rugby pitch where it belongs, said Michael Maness, team founder. Sure it ' s violence, but it ' s controlled violence, and it gives a guy something to do after he ' s hung up the gridiron. Most British clubs have players that are 50 years and older, said Maness. The other primary element, according to Maness, is the camaraderie not only between the players but also between opposing teams. Northwestem ' s opponents in the 14-game fall and spring season included LSU, USL, SLU, Shreveport, Alexandria, Ft. Polk, Dallas and Gulf Port, Miss. Rugby Team events included a raffle dance, a Natchitoches Children ' s Home benefit game and the Northwestern 7-a-side Rugby Tournament in May. Ft. Polk wins a line-out possession. Northwestern fights the Alexandria Warthogs for ball possession in a line-out. A line- out occurs after the ball goes out of bounds. 30 Rugby Team Fall 1986 Row 1: Mark Anding (match secretary), James Burns, Keith Tynes, Charles Tesche. Row 2: Willie Walker, John Simoneaux, Jerry Biggs (vice president), John McDonald, Michael Maness (president, coach). Row 3: Buddy McKinney, Troy Wold, John Ferguson, John Young, Eric Book. Not pictured: Dan Medlin, James Luck (treasurer), Logan Hampton, Dave Decuir, David Smith, David Walker, Mike Bias, Russell Kellenberger. Michael Maness, founder and president of the Rugby Dave Walker and Don jg m, tries to inspire team Ward shake hands after the jnembers Mike Bias and game. Russell Kellenberger. Spring 1987 Row 1: Verdis Walker, John McDonald, Don Methvin (president, coach), Warren Ber, Don Williams, Joe Blackshire, Michael Maness (match secretary). Row 2: Ray Monk, Bill Bradley (public relations representative), Troy Wold, Dan Medlin (vice president), John Simoneaux, Greg Walter, Dave Irvin, Tony Malt, Darrin Bloom, Dean Smith, Bruce Jordan, Jon Harlan, Mike Blackshire. Not pictured: Jerry Biggs (party chairman), Paul Knipmeyer (entertainment executive), James Luck (treasurer). Rugby Team 31 Many NSU students find dorms as their Home away from home Dorm Sweet Dorm states a sign on one of the walls in Sabine dormitory. That might not always be true. Especially when the coke machine is out of order - - again, or when you find out that the washing machine has just eaten one of your socks - again. But most of the time the dorm is truly a fun place to live. Dorm life means never being alone or lonely. There is always someone around, to get help from, laugh with or just talk to. It ' s easy to make friends here, said Miriam Brown, a psychology major from Kenner, and also a resident of Sabine. The atmosphere is very warm especially within the wings. You trust each other, said Brovm. To have friends close by seems to be one of the most appreciated things about living in a dorm. Most of my friends live in a dorm. In an apartment you can ' t bang on a door just to talk, said Adrienne Allen, sophomore nursing major from Bayou Chicot. The fact that the residence halls are only a few minutes walk from the different university buildings is also fwpular. It is convenient to have classes and the library so close, said JoAnneBaez, a graduate student in psychology from Puerto Rico. Her suite mate, Valerie Boivin from France, added, And it makes it possible to sleep late in the mornings, too. For many students in the dorm, it is their first time to live on their ovm, away from mom and dad. To most of them, the dorm will be like a new home, a place to learn new things and see different lifestyles. They have to learn the lessons others learned before them. Living in a dorm is not always freedom, but it is educational, said Baez. 32 Dorm Life r Home away from home cont. Sharon Manson, house director in Sabine HaQ, receives a call from the front desk. V 34 Dorm Life Karen Taylor and Melody Smith talk about the day ' s events. Smith is a Resident Assistant in Natchitoches Hall. Rugby team members Jerry Biggs, Eddie Hill and Mike Maness team up in Rapides Hall for some after game rest and relaxation. Y t • Students arriving on campus Natchitoches leaders waiting to within an hour. After luSTtCl%1 j2[ ' f° ownd not only help them move in. With all unloading, an ice cream social renovated dorms and clean the assistance, check-in ran was hosted by area banks in n X rt A rooms, but also President Alost, smoothly and most students front of Iberville dining hdl. H iTldTLQ ' ••• NSU faculty and staff, and were moved into their rooms Dorm Life 35 1987 Renaissance Festival A Mythical Journey to Camelot Ellen Dollar prepares to and off, an official sign that ; events are to begin. Dollar s worked with the Council for •ee years. A law was made a distant moon ago here... July and August cannot be too hot. ..and there ' s a legal limit to the snow here... in Camelot... Students, faculty, and Natchitoches residents alike had the opportunity to once again travel back to the days of knights always brave and ladies ever fair v hen the Northwest Louisiana Medieval Renaissance Fair was hosted at Northwestern in March. The Renaissance Festival combines the worlds of King Arthur and Queen Elizabeth, complete with sorcerers, jugglers, friars, merchants, musicians, and the like. The Council of Ye Revels, which consists of Northwestern and Louisiana School students, along with other interested people planned a week of activities which was ended with the Fair. A film depicting the period was presented and videocassettes of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, King Lear and Ladyhawk were available. The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts presented A Midsummer Night ' s Dream, directed by Myma Schexnider. The Council also held its second Renaissance banquet. Last year the feast included cheeses, roast beef, fried turkey, bubble and squeak (cabbage and potatoes), peas with onions, plum pudding and cider. Renaissance Festival 37 The Ooohs and Aaahs of the Festival ...as seen from a native of Colorado Well, it was time to break out the picnic blankets, the colorful flags, and the Alka- Seltzer for yet another annual stomping on the streets of Natchitoches. That ' s right, it was the Natchitoches Christmas Parade, p)erhaps one of the more tackier celebrations accredited to Christmas festivities. The only way to describe the parade is painfully long ' and thoroughly cluttered with even form of parade paraphernalia known to mankind. (Some of the themes even pertained to Christmas) The main parade started at 2:3G; but for all those die- hard parade fans, there was a kiddie parade at 12:30. This consisted of all the little tykes under the age of 12, who would have cluttered the main parade even further. The main parade was a long column of the craziest concepts to ever grace the streets of Natchitoches. One of the more puzzling aspects of the parade was the various floats and the themes they were reflecting. The opening float depicted the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It displayed Christ on the cross with a couple of Roman soldiers standing around him. Isn ' t Christmas a celebration of the birth of Christ? That float missed its parade by nearly eight months. Several floats had missed their cue either by their seasonal performance or their festive themes. A couple of the parade queens came riding down the street in a long, orange and black float. Not exactly Christmas colors. Another float sought to generate the idea of remembering all of the Vietnam veterans that were either killed or missing in action. This float depicted a scene of two American war prisoners in blooded, weathered fatigues, inside a Vietnamese , bamboo barricade. Tis the season to be jolly. Parades provide the opporturuty to observe other members of the crowd, and there was a multitude of colorful characters here. One of the greater contrasts of characters was found at the Kappa Alpha fraternity house. The entire front lawn was littered with rowdy, drunk Greeks and all of their friends. But in the middle of this mass of die-hard party goers, sat two clean cut young men with two-piece business suits and name tags. They were of the Mormon faith. There they sat, amongst total chaos, enjoying the Christmas parade. Many people commented that if those boys succeeded in converting any of the KA ' s, they deserve any top dog spot available in Salt Lake City. The Natchitoches Christmas Festival comes at an opportune time for students at NSU. It is just before finals, it offers the student one more party before hitting the books. It also benefits the entire Natchitoches community; sort of a flyer to let people know it is Christmas time. -hy Greg Kendrick 38 Christmas One of the Smurfs greeted visitors throughout the day Saturday. Other storybook characters were featured in the parade, such as Bugs Bunny and Donald Duck. McGruff was one of Fort Polk ' s contributions to the festival. Vernon Parish was the winner of the National Crime Prevention Award this year. One of the local Union battle groups fought with Confederate troops from Pleasant Hill. Th e Battle of Pleasant Hill is one of the many attractions seen by US history buffs. Louisiana Tech Kappa Deltas axvait Santa ' s arrival for their next assignment. Louisiana Tech students covered the streets for the afternoon parades. Christmas 39 University Concerts E Pete Fountain Members of the Pete Fountain band of New Orleans performed in October for Natchitoches residents. Fountain was sponsored by the Natchitoches-NSU Symphonic Orchestra. University Choir The Northwestern University Choir, conducted by Dr. Burt Allen, performs in the NSU Recital hall in preparation for their guest appearance at the November ' 86 Louisiana Music Educators ' Conference in Baton Rouge. Shreveport Symphony The Shre eport Symphony, conducted by Peter Leonard, presented a chamber orchestra performance that spotHghted NSU ' s Modern Dance Troupe in October ' 86. Modern Dance Ensemble The NSU Modern Dance Ensemble performs in Antonyms , choreographed by graduate student Kerry Durr. Dancers are Benny Rankin, Rebekah Hoffacker, Judi Baudean, Kerry Durr, Karen Nazor, and Amy Whitford. Concerts 41 NSU University Players NSU University Players in Christopher Durang ' s An Actor ' s Nightmare are Nicole Salley, Stephanie Ryals- Jimmerson, and Jack Moore. The Summer ' 86 production is directed by Ray Schexnider. University Plays Voices Voices, NSU ' s entry inthe Fall 1986 College Theatre Festival, was held on the NSU campus. Actors are Carla BouUion, Angela Griffity, Melanie Lea, Ava Smith, and Stephanie Ryals- Jimmerson. Mike Atkins directed the play. 42 University Plays Amadeus Genius composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (David Conaway) sits at his keyboard composing his Requeim Mass in the National Players ' Production of Peter Shaffer ' s stage play Amadeus. NSU University Players NSU University Players perform in Christopher Durang ' s Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All For You. Members are Kim Hebert, Jeff Zeringue, Ellen Sutton, Mike Maness, Leah McGee, and Jay Goodwin. The Summer 1986 production was directed by Ray Schexnider. University Plays 43 Gimme a Lite Student Union cafeteria ' s new ' Lite Line ' popular with NSU students All the food is fried. I bet that has a million calories. Comments like these are often overheard in the Union cafeteria. However, Linda Nicholas, food service manager, is offering students a light alternative to cafeteria eating. Students now choose between regular entrees and a lite-line meal. Served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. weekdays, the lite line features food that has fewer calories and is more nutritionally beneficial. Although items in the lite line are not true diet foods, they have been prepared with less oil, fat or butter and are baked or steamed rather than fried. In addition to containing fewer calories, the entrees are also lower in sodium and fat, Nicholas said. Nicholas, who is employed with Professional Food Service Management (PFM), began work on the lite line last February. She read about the idea in magazines and enrolled in a nutrition class. Since that time, Nicholas has collected hundreds of : recipes for the lite line and purchased several books on the subject. Menus on the lite line are currently scheduled three weeks in advance. In the future the menu will be expanded to five weeks to reduce repetition and to ensure the improvement of items offered. Nicholas said that the response to the lite line has been good. It is going better than any of us expected. We are all really excited about it, she said. Although one might imagine mostly girls eating from the lite line, Nicholas said she was surpirsed by the number of guys choosing lite line itenns. I think that the taste, the totally different items and the appearance of the food appeals to all the students, not just the weight-conscious ones. I ' m sure that a lot of the students are unaware that they are eating items from the lite line, Nicholas said. Some of the items featured on the lite line include Hawaiian chicken, taco salad, fish in the garden and stir-fried shrimp. Nicholas enjoys working with the lite line since she has more room to be creative. I get to work with foods I ' ve never worked with before, esf)ecially fish, she said. Although the lite line was designed for the health of the students, they are not the only ones enjoying the benefits. All of my staff eats from the lite line, Nicholas said of the lite line ' s popularity. -by Lisa Darden Current Sauce staff Two students select their meals in the Union cafeteria. Even though lite line prices are relatively higher, many students prefer them. Linda Nicholas, food service manager, introduces the soup kettle, an addition to the salad bar. Nicholas has been working with various NSU food services for seven years. Hungiy The Strip offers fast food for those avoiding the cafeteria caUings Just cruising down Highway 1, also known as The Strip, one could easily live a dieter ' s nightmare. As rows of restaurants lurk at you, p coplc are easily tempted to pig out at some of the city ' s favorite restaurants. The Strip definitely is not for one who is counting calories in hopes to lose a pound or two and a paradise for one who is a compulsive eater, for this stretch of highway offers everything from steak to pizza. Kentucky Fried Chicken was the first fast food entity to op)en on the Strip, some sixteen years ago. Kentucky Fried Chicken offers three flavors of chicken, which S. T. Sibley believes has made Kentucky Fried Chicken successful. The Snack Box, an inexpensive chicken dinner offered by Sibley, is probably the most popular buy there, according to Sibley. Wendy ' s, also owned by Sibley, offers a different variety. Instead of the prepared hamburgers made in advance, Wendy ' s is not prepared until the order is placed, said Sibley. He also said that the new salad bar adds to Wendy ' s variety. Another popular eating spot is McDonald ' s, which features quick snacks, along with breakfast, lunch and dinner. McDonald ' s has become a very popular spot over the many years since its opening in Natchitoches many years ago. Reopened in the last two years. Sonic offers drive-in service and call-in take- home orders. Manager Mike Moore said that Sonic is working on several ideas for the students. We do what we can to promote sales for college students. We understand their financial situations. In fact, that is one reason we have slashed prices. The pizza business has definitely flourished in the Natchitoches area over the years. Pizza Inn is one of the many choices for both eat-in or carry-out orders, and offers a student discount. Noon buffets are popular at Pizza Inn, as well as Pizza Hut, another established business on The Strip. Mr. Gatti ' s also offers the traditional noon buffet but also offers wide-screen television daily for those who choose to relax to a pizza, lasagna, or one of the many sandwiches. All of these pizza establishments deliver, especially Domino ' s, a favorite to NSU dormitory residents. For those tired of burgers and pizzas, Taco Bell offers tacos (of course), tostados, burritos, and nachos. It even has its own version of a pizza. But these are not all the fast food places to eat. There are still Church ' s Fried Chicken and Burger King, two popular spots. And for something different, there ' s South China Restaurant, Bonanza, and of course Shamrock, for that inexpensive date. But if all of this does not meet expectations, there is always Iberville. -by Doris Maricle Current Sauce staff 46 Eating on the Strip Domino ' s Pizza employee Kay Byers stops at Rapides Dorm for a delivery. Domino ' s makes most of its profits off of dormitory deliveries. Melissa Canales and Rob Breutch take a break to enjoy a dinner at Wendy ' s. Wendy ' s offers a student discount to all NSU students as well as high school students. Taco Bell offers an alternative to traditional fast food dining. Their slogan, The perfect ' remedy for the common meal fits appropriately. Church ' s Fried Chicken opened recently, replacing the well-known Farmer Brown ' s. Church ' s has two locations in Natchitoches. Eating on the Strip 47 Over 40 percent of NSU students prefer Living out of cars The life of a commuter has its advantages and disadvantages. Probably the biggest advantage of commuting is being able to live at home and still enjoy college life. But with this luxury comes the early-morning drives to Natchitoches and finally leaving campus only to go home, study, and sleep. How fortunate are those choosing to live this life? One aspect of commuting is the cost factor. Granted, over $1000 is saved in dormitory and board bills, but is the wear-and-tear on the car included in those savings? Junior Michelle Wommack says she commutes from Winnfield on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but finds herself looking for a place to stay when she is needed in Natchitoches on Tuesday and Thursday and those early morning hours. Everything ' s at home, my own room, cooked food, and my family. But it has become a pain for m e to drive to and from Winnfield practically every day to keep up with my studies, my friends, and my sorority. ' 1 enjoy home, but it ' s not working. I am falling behind, says Penny Johnson who decided to live at home for a semester. I have saved so much money commuting with a group from home, but my grades have suffered because I do not have the time to donate to my studies. Commuters miss many activities sponsored by campus organizations. Since most events revolve around daytime-class instruction, they are scheduled during the early evening hours to give everyone a chance to attend. Some travelers cannot attend because the ride home is too long. Perpetual travelers are given opportunities to be very active on campus. Organizational meetings are scheduled around class conflicts and especially commuters so that may participate in sponsored activities. A commuters ' lounge was developed two years ago to provide a central area for commuters to get together and stay involved. Bulletin boards are posted listing various campus activities for the next week. Food service as well as university postal service and recreation complex privileges are available to commuters when they pay the Student Government Association fees at registration. What is the point of those good old years at college when people choose to live at home? Commuting has its many advantages, but living on campus is an experience everyone should have. One student checks back to her car to pick up a notebook for her next doss. Commuting 49 Distinguished Lectute Series Prominent professionals speak to university community Terrorism is on the rampage today as never before in histon, ' , acco rding to Dr. John Stoessinger, who kicked off the 1986 Distinguished Lecture Series on Monday, September 29. It has become a threat to every business executive and has endangered the very fabric of diplomacy. Stoessinger, professor of international affairs at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, is an internationally recognized political analyst and an expert in the field of terrorism. What can vou do to protect yourself from terrorism? WTiere are the most likely danger spxDts? What can be done locally, nationally and internationally to eliminate terrorism? These and other questions were answered during his lecture in the A.A. Fredericks Fine Arts Center ' s main auditorium. Stoessinger, who fled from Nazi-occupied Austria, has lived in China for seven years, serving the International Refugee Organization there. Stoessinger holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University, John Stoessinger and has taught at Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has also served as acting director of the Political Affairs Division of the United Nations. He currently holds the p)osition of Director of the Advanced Institute for American Leaders. During the past years he has lectured in all states of the Union and in more than 20 foreign countries. He is the former director of the political affairs division at the United Nations and is author of the book The Might of Nations: World Politics in Our Time which was awarded the Bancroft Prize. Other books by Stoessinger include The Refugee and the World Community, Financing the United Nations System, Power and Order, The United Nations and the Superpowers, Nations in Darktiess: China, Russia, America, Why Nations Go To War, Henry Kissinger: The Anguish of Power and Crusaders and PragmaHsts: Movers of Modern American Foreign Policy. Distinguished Lecture Series 1 1 Charles Champlin, arts i editor and critic-at-Iarge for the Los Angeles Times, spoke on the State of the Movies on Wednesday, October 22, in the Recital Hall of the Fine Arts Center. Champlin, a cum laude graduate of Harvard College, has had an exciting career in journalism. His early experiences began by covering political campaigns, and he quickly gained recognition with his coverage of the Spring Hill Mine disaster. Champlin was also resfxjnsible for introducing to the newspaper audience such British stars as Julie Christie, Peter OToole, Sean Connerv and the Beatles. In 1948, Champlin began working in New York as a reporter for Life magazine. He moved to Chicago in 1952, and then back to Xew York in 1954 as assistant editor of Ufe. In 1962 he gained the position of Time London Bureau Arts Correspondent. After three vears Champlin was back in Los Angeles working for the Los Angeles Times as principal film critic and entertainment editor. Champlin ' s journalistic background not only includes newspaper reporting, but television as well. He is the author of two books, Hou; to Szdm Well and The Filrrs Grcu Uv. Charles Champlin 1 Richard Threlkeld Richard Threlkeld, one of the preeminent reporters in television journalism, spoke on Monday, November 11, in the Fine Arts Auditorium of the A. A. Fredericks Center. Threlkeld was named chief correspondent of ABCs World News Tonight, after joining ABC in 1982 as a national correspondent based in New York. In June, 1985, he filed a series of reports on the ramifications of terrorism during the TVVA Flight 847 hostage crisis, as well as reports comparing the Iranian hostage crisis and the Beirut crisis, and on families waiting for news of the Beirut hostages. Also in 1985 he returned to Vietnam to file a series of reports marking the 10th anniversary of the United States involvement in Vietnam. He was the principal reporter for ABCs highly acclaimed two-week series on crime, which aired in 1983. Crime in America included his reports concerning fear, juveniles, the justice system, minorities, parole, and government ' s fight against crime. One critic said the series was remarkable for its attempt at comprehensiveness. In 1985, Threlkeld again focused on crime in the U.S. in a four-part series for World Ne-LC5 Tonight. Prior to joining ABC, he had been a leading CBS news correspondent, anchorman and bureau chief for 15 years. While at CBS, Threlkeld was co-anchor of CBS Morrdng ' exs Trom 1977 to 1979, bureau chief in San Francisco between 1970 and 1977, and a correspondent in several domestic and overseas bureaus between 1966 and 1970. Distinguished Lecture Series William Proxmire Democratic Senator William Proxmire of Washington had many criticisms of government pxDlicies within his presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1987. Proxmire ' s criticisms focused around the record deficit of the United States, and how such factors as government, consumer, and corpKjrate spending, along with the expansion of the money supply by the Federal Reserve, would only aid in increasing America ' s deficit. According to Proxmire, the deficit of 1986 had reached a record 221 billion dollars, despite actions taken by Congress to slow it down. Proxmire was referring to the Gramm-Rudman act of 1985 which mandated Congress to cut governmental spending. Even v th this effort the defic it has sky- rocketed. Proxmire believes that government sp ending is completely out of control. What we have is a government executing short run economic benefits, and not thinking of the long term consequences, Proxmire said, adding, The government is catering to all of the lobbyists ' desires, which is very bad for the U.S. economy. Proxmire hawked in on the defense spending as being one of the primary causes of the deficit. He panned a multitude of Reagan ' s defense programs, calling the B-1 bomber an inevasive turkey, the MX missile a sitting duck, and the one billion dollar price- tag for a nuclear submarine inexcusable. But he specifically panned Reagan ' s Star Wars policy, or the Strategic Defense Initiative. Proxmire reflected the information given by the Academy of Science which states, Everything invented to detect and destroy a nuclear missile (SDl) can itself be detected and destroyed, if not evaded. Proxmire also placed the resp onsibility of the deficit on the American consumer who, according to Proxmire, has accumulated a debt of 2.6 trillion dollars. ' The American citizen is digging himself into a hole, and the Federal Government is out of ammunition to help bail him out, Proxmire said. He added that corporate spending is no better off, with a deficit of three trillion dollars. He also expressed concern over the actions taken by the Federal Reserve to increase the money supply by 20%. ' The American consumer can sit back and enjoy the flow of money now, but what will happen eventually is a serious round of inflation, he said. Proxmire believes that the United States as a whole should develop a more disciplined attitude toward spending. What we need is a good dose of Puritanism, he said. 52 Distinguished Lecture Series Julian Bond Willie Morris I i Julian Bond, one of the most prominent leaders in the American civil rights movement in the 1960s, spoke at NSU on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Bond is known to be an excellent orator, w hose speeches are more like a performance than a lecture. The former state senator from Georgia has long been in the forefront for the fight for civil rights. In 1960, he co-founded the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights, the Atlanta University Center Campus organization that for three years coordinated student anti-segregation protests. This organization later merged with other student organizations to form the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), for which Bond served as communications director between 1960 and 1966. He directed the group ' s photography, printing and publicity department and also worked Author Willie Morris spoke on Tuesday, March 12, as the final guest speaker in Northwestem ' s Distinguished Lecture Series. Morris is an outstanding figure in the American literature of today, according to Tom Whitehead, chairman of the lecture series. Morris is the author of The Courting of Marcus Dupree, which was awarded the Christopher medal. A New York Times review in December, 1983, called Morris ' work a well- conceived and well-crafted book that has topical impact, a luckily timed piece of publishing that is also a document of significance and undeniable truth. Morris is currently a teacher and writer-in- residence at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. The author graduated with civil right drives and voter registration campaigns throughout the South. In 1965 Bond was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, to a seat created by reapportionment. After giving statements against the Vietnam war, he was barred from taking office four days before he was to be sworn in as a House member. He won a second election in February 1966 to fill his vacant post, but a special House committee again voted to deny him membership. Bond won a third election in November 1966, and in December of that same year the United States Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the legislators had erred in refusing to seat him. In January 1967, he was sworn in. Bond served four terms in the Georgia House of Representatives, and in November of 1974 was elected to the Georgia State Senate. from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1956. He received a Rhodes scholarship and studied modern history at New College, Oxford, England. Between 1960 and 1963 he was the editor of the Texas Observer, a state-wide political and literary journal based in Austin. The journal reflected on social values in a democracy, and its essays were often literary concentrations on Texas. In 1963 Morris was employed by Harper ' s Magazine in New York, and he became editor in chief in 1967. With Morris as editor, the magazine began to assume a more aggressive identity. He resigned in 1971 after an editorial dispute. He then lived at Bridgehampton, Long Island for several years, working as a freelance wTiter, before he moved back to his childhood home of Mississippi. Distinguished Lecture Series 53 Union Station: Bigger and better ' We ' ve enlarged Union Station and still have capacity crowds. scott Davis The back wall of Union Station was removed this year to provide more room for the capacity crowds according to Scott Davis, SAB public relations and advertising agent. The Student Activities Board has really improved this year, and so have the events, said Davis, adding, We ' ve had great crowds at almost every event. Davis said that Mary Wong had the best turnout, with nearly 300 students attending. Mary Wong was not a funny Chinese woman, but the name of a most comedy to the stage. They unique comedy trio, had performed with Over the past semester we have worked real hard at getting students involved with activities. It has worked so well, we ' ve doubled the size of Union Station. Jodi Werfal SAB President Combining urban wit and sophisticated satire, Mary Wong brought a new wave of Whitney Houston and The Temptations, and performed here as part of their national college tour. A Pee Wee He rman party was held this summer with free paper wads and a dance contest. Prizes were awarded for correctly answering Pee Wee Herman trivia questions. ' The Ex played to a full house at Union Station after both the Homecoming and State Fair pep rallies. Other entertainers brought to Union Station by the Student Activities Board included Dave Rudolph, a musical comedian, and Kier, a musical performer. 54 Union Station Sigma Kappas unwind at Mary Wong, a comedy team who performed at Union Station. 56 Student Government Association ith blood drives and new goals set, SGA members contend that We represent the students. . We definitely cannot ccomplish everything i rough SGA, simply ecause our budget is too mail...! am trying to keep ly ideas oriented around udents services that won ' t )st the students a whole lot f money. That, according to resident Johnny Cox, ammed up the 1986-87 year of the Student Government Association. The SGA set such goals as a book exchange program, student storage, a transportation bus, dormitory renovation and campus-wide student surveys, as well as participating in traditional activities such as the annual blood drive. Johnny and Jerome Cox take time out of their busy schedules I check their mail. The twin brothers served as president and commissioner of elections for the SGA. According to Cox, the SGA relied heavily on the support of the Housing Department throughout their campaign for better dorms. Housing is supporting all endeavors of dormitory facility improvement, he said. Many of the earlier plans discussed should be completed at the end of the Spring semester. Other SGA goals included greater pedestrian awareness, the improvement of campus facilities for the benefit of handicapped students and the creation of bicycle shelters in front of each dormitory. I feel that I am in good communication with the students and administration on this campus, and I usually can get the feedback I desire to execute my decisions in the SGA, Cox concluded. Student Government Association Row 1: Johnny Cox (president), Tommy Moore (vice president), Jerome Cox (commissioner of elections), Sylvester Roque (supreme court justice). Caprice Brown (secretary), Gyngerlngram (parliamentarian) . Row 2: Angela LaCour, Shwu-Fen Lee, Melissa Smith, Cathy Busken (graduate advisor). Row 3: Michelle Beasley (senator), Dave DeCuir (senator), Melissa Harper (senator), Carla Proctor (graduate senator), Donald Hall (senator). Row 4: Michael Maness (senator), Elaine Burleigh (senator), Michael Mason (senator). Row 5: Hanna M. El-Jor (international student representative), Scott Davis (SAB representative), Reginald Horton (senator). Student Government Association 57 SAB expands operations The Student Activities Board succcded this year in not only filling Union Station, but expanding it, according to Jodi Werfal, SAB president. Performers ranging from bands to comedians to movies attracted capacity crowds. Werfal said Dave Rudolph caused us to enlarge Union Station by attract- ing a crowd that not only filled Union Station but caused a number of people to stand in the doorways. The ' Ex ' also packed Union Station during State Fair Week. They performed following the State Fair Pep Rally. The Mary Wong Cofnedy team filled Union Station with its wit and humor while students enjoyed free egg rolls and wontons. The movie Back To School attracted a capacity crowd at the beginning of the Spring semester, said Werfal. Two of SAB ' s biggest successes was the Chinese Golden Acrobats. According to Warful the Acrobats performed for a capacity crowd in the A. A. Fredericks Auditorium, with fifty percent of the crowd being Natchitoches residents. The other event that was a major success was the showing of Caddy Shack as a back to school ice-breaker. The movie was shown outside on a sheet hanging from the cafeteria. The crowd consisted of both Greeks and freshmen. Ferris Beuler ' s Day Off was shown as the Spring semester ' s outdoor movie with Animal House being shown during Greek Week. Along with the expansion of Union Station were plans to renovate the bowling alley into a place with a nightclub type atmosphere complete with a stage, bar, and dance floor that would accommodate bands and D.J. ' s Reginald Norton and Caprice Brown pass a water balloon during SAB ' s Crazy Days in the January. The Student Activities Board brings many acts and entertainers to campus, including the world-famous Chang family of the Chinese Golden Acrobats and Musicians of Taipei, Taiwan, who performed in November. i I 58 Student Activities Board while Union Station would serve the other acts as well as movies and videos. There are also plans to redo the inside of the Student Union with new carpet and fresh paint and to give Union Station a facelift. The projects planned for the spring were the LOB Pageant in which Miss ■ Lousiana Amanda Mamard served as Mistress of Ceremonies. The LOB Pageant kicked off Spring Fling Week which is SAB ' s biggest blowout of the year. Last year ' s festivities included a giant waterfall coming down from the Student Union Cafeteria complete with alligators. SAB helped with registration in making ID pictures and coding them. They also help with the Christmas Festival Parade. The Student Union Window Painting Contest was sponsored by SAB. One of the program advisors for SAB, Logan Hampton also works on the National Board for National Association of Campus Activities which is the parent organization for SAB. Student Activities Board Row 1: Camille Hawthorne (sponsor), Kimberly Antee (secretary), Reatha Cole (vice president), Jodi Werfal (president). Row 2: Zenovia Woods (representative) , Candice Miller (representative), Sharon Manson (LOB chairman), Celena Strickland (Fine Arts chairman), Sonya Rigaud (Special Events chairman). Row 3: Marjorie Poss (program advisor), B.A. Hendrix (program advisor), Al Cotton (representative), Keith Husser (concert chairman), Rachel Heider (parlimentarian). Row 4: Tracy Lee ( Lagniappe chairman), Rachel Dupre (representative), Darcy LeBlanc (representative), Laurie McLaren (hospitality and decorations.) Row 5: John Wilson (representative), Todd Sterling (representative). SAB representatives and members of the Wilson family participate in ribbon cutting ceremonies during the dedication of the Robert W. Wilson Recreational Complex. Student Activities Board 1986 March 18 Dr. Joseph Orze resigns as Northwcstem ' s 15th president following four years of conflict with the state. April 8 Intercollegiate athletics in Louisiana could be on the way out if the Board of Regents has their way with student subsidies for athletics. 10 Complaints from two black students and a local black businessman concerning a Ku Klux Klan exhibit at Eugene P. Watson Library cause President Orze to order that the exhibit be dismantled over Spring Break. 15 Changes that need to be made at Northwestern can be done without merging the University into the Louisiana State University system, reported the three LSU-NSU staff consultants at Friday ' s task force meeting in Baton Rouge. NSU has several primary problem areas that must be addressed before any transfer of governance should be made, according to consultants ' opinions contained in a 21 -page report. 16 NSU hosts a public dedication of the National Fitness Gamefield jogging course at the Recreation and Intramural Building. 17 Recently elected Student Activities Board officers are Jodi Werfal, president; Reatha Cole, vice- president; Kim Antee, secretary; and Scott Davis, public relations executive. 19 The Distinguished Lecture series presents Daniel Elbberg, who is best known for releasing the Pentagon Papers in 1971. 21 Head baseball coach Herbie Smith is hoping for a stronger second half showing from his diamond nine after posting a 2-8 conference mark after a first look at conference competition. 28 One more blow in the fight to knock out Muscular Dystrophy is made when a large crowd turns out for the 12th annual KA Boxing Tournament. 30 All education personnel programs offered by the University are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, according to education dean Dr. Fred Gies. May 1 The Natchitoches Parish School Board will return to U.S. District Judge Nauman Scott ' s courtroom next month in an effort to convince him to alter his 1981 parish desegregation plan. 2 Leonard O. Nichols, retired dean of men at NSU died Friday. Nichols was a respected, long-time educator in central and northwest Louisiana. 3 Editors for the three campus publications and a general manager for the radio station are selected at last Thursday ' s meeting of the Student Media Board. NEWS BRIEFS 11 M. R. Weaver Elementary School has been selected as one of the top four elementary schools in Louisiana. 13 Recently announced winner of the Blue Key award is Tim Jacobs, while the Purple Jackets Award is given to Beth Sandiford. 15 NSU ' s baseball team continues to struggle through the 1986 season, though the Demons did manage to post a win over conference kingpin Nicholls State in Thibodaux last Sunday to earn a double- header split with the Colonels. That victory placed NSU ' s overall mark at 7-19, including a 1-3 conference slate. 4 Freshman Shayne Fitzwilliam finishes season as Gulf Star champion while posting a 20-0 record in tennis. 15 Over 300 students receive degrees at NSU ' s spring commencement. June 17 Dr. Robert Alost, present director of the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, is selected in a near unanimous decision of the Louisiana A Board of Trustees for State I Colleges and Universities to be the 16th president of Northwestern State University. News Briefs f 22 Lonnie Banks, Northwestem ' s career leader in steals, was an eight round selection of the Monroe Blues of the newly formed National Women ' s Basketball League. 22 Cheerleader, football, and student council camps liven up campus life during the summer session. July 1 Several deans, department heads, and faculty fired, while some athletic programs are terminated. 2 The Board of Trustees for State Colleges and Universities declared Friday that a ' state of financial exigency ' exists at NSU, which allows President Robert Alost to terminate faculty and staff members to balance the University ' s budget. 2 Enrollment for the summer session at NSU is drastically down from last summer ' s enrollment, according to figures released by the office of institutional research. 3 Inside View, the summer orientation program for incoming freshmen, was cancelled days before its eighth year sessions were to begin. 3 Writer criticizes policy of not allowing foreign language students to enroll in two courses at one time. 3 The Kappa Sigma fraternity house is destroyed in a midnight blaze with no known origin. 4 The new mandatory seat belt law went into effect on July 1, and throughout July law enforcement officials will be issuing warnings to motorists who fail to wear their seat belts. 11 The first six-week summer session for NSU comes to end with the final examinations being given today. August 26 ALOST ' S NEW NORTHWESTERN OPENS 26 Eight of the Greek organizations on campus return to prepare for what many of them feel will be a successful fall rush. News Briefs 61 26 Vic the Demon left the SMU campus with the title of Best College Mascot, the second time in three years NSU has won the top honor. 27 People change, and KNWD-FM is going to change, too, so we can fit their needs, according to Lynn Estes, general manager of the University ' s student radio station. 28 Some familiar faces from the NSU athletic department are in different places this fall with a wide range of personnel shifts stemming from the sweeping reorganization by new University President Dr. Robert Most. 6 SGA president johnny Cox seeks supjx rt of student body after beginning the new semester. 7 A total of 287 first- semester freshmen have been awarded $850 Superintendent ' s Freshman Residential Scholarships, which will enable them to live in main campus dormitories during their first year at NSU. 9 With the 1986-87 Intramural season beginning with tug-o-war, teams once again make the year-long battle for the overall championship title in their division. 10 Alost says that there would be no inauguration or investiture ceremonies commemorating his selection as NSU ' s 16th president because of financial reasons and several other factors. NEWS BRIEFS September 2 The Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts opens its doors to over 400 junior and senior high school students who were selected to study at the innovative school. 3 Give-aways, pizza parties and the Rocky Horror Picture Show are just a few of the new things planned for KNWD-FM. 4 Nine Natchitoches Parish residents are arrested on various drug charges Thursday evening by Natchitoches Parish Sheriff s deputies in Operation Eagle Eye No. 2. 5 Student Activities Board is seeking an image change. 11 Dozens of administrators and teachers are praised for greeting students when they arrived on campus during registration and helped the students and their parents move luggage, television sets, refrigerators, and other personal belongings to their dorm rooms. 12 NSU Entertainers fall victim to University ' s budget axe. 12 Besides the students, the alumni are the heart of the University, said Elise James, coordinator of external affairs. 14 Three speakers have been selected as part of NSU ' s Distinguished Lecture Series. Dr. John Stoessinger of Trinity College in San Antonio speaks on the topic Terrorism: Today and Tomorrow. 16 Delta State vs. Northwestern game to highlight weekend ' s Family Day activities. 17 First Lady Alma Alost is happy in her new role as hostess for Northwestern. Alost is on a leave of absence from the Natchitoches Parish School Board. 17 Dominant Demon defense kicks McNeese on their home turf. 62 News Briefs 23 A mattress fire which was reported at South Rapides Hall causes over 150 students to migrate to Varnado Hall until 26 Richie Trum is elected restoration of South Rapides Treasurer of the Student was complete. Government Association. 25 Multi-million dollar remodeling project is I intended to make Warren j Easton Middle Laboratory School a state of the art . Renovations are expected to be completed in June 1987. 28 The men ' s and women ' s cross country teams will be on the run for the second time when they trek to Ruston for the Louisiana Tech Invitational. 29 New baseball coach Johnnie Emmons got his first game-type look at the Etemon baseball team last Friday and will be hoping to get better impressions on Saturday when NSU travels to Louisiana College. 30 Pete Fountain of New Orleans, proclaimed by most to be the greatest jazz clarinet player of our time, announces that he is bringing his own seven-piece Dixieland band with him to perform at the Pops concert Thursday. October 1 Melissa Canales, a sophomore from Leesville, is to be presented as Queen at the annual clash with Louisiana Tech at the 50th State Fair Classic 3 Thomas N. Whitehead, director of the Radio and Television Center and associate professor of journalism, has been appointed by Governor Edwards to serve on the Louisiana Film and Video Commission. 5 Basketball coaches Don Beasley and Pat Pierson announce schedules for the 1985-86 season which include contests against some of the country ' s top teams. 6 The Intramural flag football season officially opens with the flag football jamboree being held. 11 Rumors are flying that there might be a possibility that the rock group Berlin may show up on Northwestem ' s campus. News Briefs 63 12 Several residents of the second floor of West Rapides Hall fell victim to a spree of thefts during the week, such as televisions and video cassette recorders. 14 President Robert Alost announces the establishment of Distinguished Faculty Chairs and Distinguished Service Awards to honor University personnel for professional excellence and outstanding service to NSU. 20 Statewide budget cuts ordered last week by Governor Edwin Edwards resulted in a loss of $809,917 at Northwestern. 22 Three distinguished critics will give their opinions on 10 college plays to be performed during the Louisiana College Theatre Festival. 24 Despite a strong effort by the Student Activites Board ' s concert corrunittee, the rock group Berlin will not perform on campus in November. 25 Northwestem ' s annual Journalism Day was held to provide high school students, as well as NSU students, an opportunity to receive insight into task, tools and careers in journalism, through speeches and workshops. 26 Frank N. Furter will make a special appearance at Northwestern in The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween night. 28 After shredding the Sam Houston State defense for 203 ycards rushing, NSU ' s John Stephens has been named Player of the Week for all Louisiana colleges as well as in the Gulf Star Conference. 30 Rainy weather put a damper on intramural competition last week, washing out the tennis singles and doubles competition scheduled Monday. 30 Few fans happy as Louisiana Tech and Northwestern battle to a 13- 13 standoff in Shreveport. 31 Once again the Spirit of Northwestern marching band is sponsoring their annual haunted house on Halloween night. l ANSYLVANIAlX ,] 64 News Briefs f □ i November 1 The Board of Regents made an unprecedented move Thursday when 239 academic programs at the state ' s public colleges and universities were terminated. Northwestern lost 15 programs as the Board cut the largest amount of programs ever at one time since it began reviewing programs in 1975. I 1 Northwestern will once ; again vie for the State Fair I Classic title when they ! play their last State Fair j game in Shre veport in 1 987. |I 2 All-Gulf Star Conference ;| wide receiver and honorable I mention All- America as a I flanker Odessa Turner was ij named the conference I Defensive Player of the I Week for his performance in the State Fair Classic. j 4 Moruca Lee and the other I eight girls of the ; Homecoming Court will be ,; formally presented at lhalftime of the Gulf Star Conference football game between NSU and NichoUs State. ' 5 Richard Threlkeld, one of [the preeminent reporters in U television journalism, will I speak as part of the I Distinguished Lecture I Series. I 7 Advanced registration ' I begins for the Spring ] semester, according to Ray Baumgardner, registrar. 8 James Trammel, Mike Stroud, and Leigh Ann Myers are selected by NSU to compete in the 47th annual Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition. 10 The formal dedication ceremonies of the Recreation Complex in honor of former assistant dean of students Robert W. Wilson are held at the NSU Recreation Complex. 12 Northwestern journalism majors are invited to the Major Event, an informal reception to be held at the home of Tom Whitehead. 13 Alpha Phi Alpha and the Stealers battle for the Intramural football title. 14 Beasley ' s Demons are tabbed as preseason favorites to win the Gulf Star Conference title in a poll of the media and coaches around the league. 14 The Chinese Golden Dragon Acrobats and Magicians of Taipei, Taiwan, will be presented in a two-hour performance sponsored by SAB. 15 Fall Fest ' 86, the first of its kind at NSU, will be held to keep students on campus for the weekend. Many intramural events will be held all weekend. 17 I ' ve had to make some tough, tough decisions, said Robert Alost in his address to the student body of NSU. We ' re not through with the financial exigency yet, but we can see our way out of the woods. 18 Alost ' s elimination of 13 civil service positions at NSU is part of a continuing effort to address overstaffing that has created budgetary problems at NSU for a number of years, said Alost. 19 Reginald Horton of Mansfield and Reatha Cole of Fairview Alpha, both seniors at NSU, are named as Mr. and Miss NSU for 1986-87. 20 Study shows that guys with earrrings are not always accepted, but more and more men are wearing them. News Briefs December 6 It ' s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Natchitoches, as evidenced by the crowds of residents and visitors alike who turned out for the 60th aruiual Christmas Festival. 21 A coi-nmittee is formed to study the use of drugs and alcohol on campus. Several students leaders are selected to serve on the committee. 23 A new attendance policy has been initiated by the University, according to Dr. Edward Graham, dean of instruction. 27 The eight-game home winning streak comes to an end with Nicholls stepping over NSU 60-57. 27 Microwaves and student storage facilities are among SGA goals for 1987. NEWS BRIEFS 7 The University ' s Department of Mathematics is holding its first-ever final exam review for all math students. 8 Walt Disney Productions enrolls NSU administrators in people management courses patterned off the Magic Kingdom. 10 A new concept of Greek life has been added to NSU this senr ester with the developnrient of a Junior Panhellenic Council. 11 Caldwell Hall ' s debris has finally been removed, and the area surrounding the historic Columns has been cleared. 12 The Current Sauce has survived years of change to remain Northwestem ' s newspaper. 14 Another semester ends v th over 150 students receiving degrees at Commencement. 1987 January 18 NSU has accepted an invitation to join the Southland Conference and will be eligible for conference championships beginning with the Fall, 1987 sports 66 News Briefs 10 The NSU Artists Series, in conjunction with the Louisiana School, present Peter Shaffer ' s world- famous play, Amadeus. 12 Jasmine and a spring concert are among SAB ' s plans for the spring. Lee Greenwood is the proposed choice for the concert. 28 Consolidations, mergers, and acquisitions lead to dim job prospects for Spring graduates, according to studies performed by the state. 30 Sports Information Director Thomas Wancho is honored by Sports Illustrated ' s All Morbid Award, presented to him for his outstanding work on the basketball team ' s sports guide. February 6 Over 200 graduating seniors from across Louisiana made plans for a brighter future after the Scholar ' s Weekend came to a close. 8 Former Current Sauce 15 The 1987 NSU baseball adviser and journalism team will include numerous professor Frank Presson changes, one being a new retires after 20 years of head coach, Johnnie teaching. Emmons. News Briefs 67 Sports Daniel Korn and John Ramsey, editors Financially-ailing University slashes athletic budget... Three Texas schools jump ship, leave Gulf Star Conference to fold... Northwestern high and dry... no conference in sight as Southland says ' no ' to NSU... Womens ' basketball team opens defense of Gulf Star championship after finishing second in 1986 NIT... Johnny Emmons replaces Herbie Smith as head baseball coach... Stephen F. Austin takes GSC all-sports crown from NSU, but Northwestern finishes second... Demon mascot again wins award as nation ' s best.. .Football team beats Northeast for third time in four years. ..Beer ads in stadium, coliseum questioned... Tennis team takes second in GSC, then axed. ..golf team goes, too. ..Scott Repp chosen as head cheerle ader for third year, squad wins awards at camp... Basketball Demons look for 20-win season.. .85-yard fake punt touchdown beats McNeese in Lake Charles. ..rodeo team again ranked among nation ' s best... Down to the wire finishes in Intramurals...Phi Mu and TKE take titles, with Sigma Kappa and Kappa Sigma as runners-up... Sports 69 Among the university plans for rebirth comes the chance to become part of The Southland Conference Northwestern State accepted an invitation to join the Southland Conference and is eligible for conference championships beginning with the Fall, 1987 sports season. It was announced Wednesday, January 6, by NSU President Dr. Robert A. Alost. Meeting at the NCAA Convention in San Diego, Southland Conference presidents voted unanimously to admit Northwestern and the University of Texas at Arlington. Those two schools join former Gulf Star Conference members Sam Houston State, Stephen F. Austin and Southwest Texas State, along with current SLC members McNeese State, North Texas State and Northeast Lousiana to comprise the revamped conference membership. Norhtwestern feels its athletic program will benefit through association with the outstanding Lousiana and Texas institutions that comprise the Southland Conference, said Alost. We are grateful to the presidents of the Southland institutions for the invitation, the NSU president said. We have enjoyed our three years affiliation with the Gulf Star Conference and hope to make the 1987-88 year the start of a highly succesful new era in Demon athletics as a member of the Southland. Jerry Pierce, executive assistant to Alost, said acceptance into the Southland reflects the long-time efforts of coaches, administrators, alumni and others not only toward Southland membership but also toward making Northwestern the kind of institution that is considered an asset by confere nce members. Pierce said the commitment of Alost, who is in his first year as Northwestern ' s president, to a strong athletic program, was also a major factor in the Southland ' s decision to invite Northwestern for membership. Even in difficult financial times. Dr. Alost has demonstrated support for a competitive intercollegiate sports program, and that commitment was a major consideration in the Southland ' s decision. Demon head basketball coach Don Beasley echoed Hildebrand ' s thoughts, being especially pleased that his club will now have the opportunity to advance towards the NCAA Tournament, a reward that goes to the team capturing the conference tournament at season ' s end. Anytime you have the opportunity to get an automatic bid by winning your conference tournament, it is a motivating factor to play well during the course of the season. I also fell that this (admittance to the SLC) will help steer recruits toward our school as most high school kids want the chance to compete in a post-season tournament as prestigious as the NCAA. Four SLC schools advanced to post season play a year ago, three to the NIT and one (Northeast Lousiana) to the NCAA ' s. Additionally, Nicholls State, which also currently competes in the Gulf Star, has been asked by SLC members to make a formal presentation seeking membership at the conference ' s Spring meetings. 70 Southland Conference Wancho ' s Publication in National Spotli ght Sports Information Director Tom Wancho never expected to receive an aw ard, much less the All-Morbid Award from Sports Illustrated. In the January 19, 1987 issue of Sports Illustrated, Wancho ' s men ' s basketball press guide received the All-Morbid Award . The write-up in Sports Illustrated went: AT CENTER: FRANK N. STEIN The All- Morbid Award for this turn of the moon goes to Northwestern (LA.) State SID Tom Wancho, who created a resurrection theme for this season ' s press guide because coach Don Beasley improved a 3-25 record to 11-16 in ' 85-86 as if that ' s very much alive. The cover of the booklet shows the Demons posing in the graveyard of the Holy Cross Catholic Church of Natchitoches. The back cover presents the team ' s ' 86-87 schedule and calls it the Northwestern State University 1986-87 Obituary Page. For headings, in place of the usual opponent, place, and date there is deceased, place of death, and time of death. Inside, returning player ' s stats are listed inside sketches of tombstones. It was difficult just getting most of those guys to go into a graveyard, says Wancho. As soon as we shot the picture some of them ran out of the cemetery faster than they run on the court. And it could have been worse. Wancho wanted to shoot the remaining vets sitting in a coffin, until that idea got vetoed. Who ' s the guy with the taste? Thus far, by the by, the Demons are 8-4. -Sports Illustrated January 19, 1987 National Publication Award 71 Claudia Setnmelmann returns a volley for the Demon mens ' tennis team as they battle Louisiana Tech. NSU won the battle but lost the war as the team was disbanded after the season due to budget cuts. Gulf Star collapses, NSU out in the cold The Gulf Star Conference was mortally wounded in June when the three Texas universities (of the six GSC schools) voted to bolt the three-year old league. Combined with Southeastern Louisiana University ' s decision in November of 1985 to drop football, the GSC was left with just two football schools: Nicholls State University and Northwestern. Six participating schools are required for a conference to gain an automatic NCAA playoff bid, which was one of the prime reasons the GSC was formed. The Lone Star state ' s trio of Sam Houston State, Southwest Texas, and Stephen F. Austin all voted to withdraw from the Gulf Star and join the older, more prestigious Southland Conference. The SLC ' s champions are given automatic NCAA berths. Also, most Southland schools offer bigger enrollments and more publicity and name recognition. The Southland Conference members decided to expand in late May, when Louisiana Tech University opted to withdraw to pursue Division I status. Arkansas State and Lamar were also reportedly considering options that include leaving the conference. Although NSU was thought by many to be the most logical choice for SLC expansion because of competitiveness, facilities and location. Northwestern was left out of the expansion proposal considered by Southland presidents. The University ' s financial situation and enrollment problems, as well as general instability, were mentioned as reasons the Texas schools were chosen over NSU. The anti-Northwestern faction of the SLC was reputedly led by McNeese State University. Although NSU, Nicholls, and Southeastern are still GSC members, it is highly unlikely that any other schools can be found to join the league. The nearest independent NCAA Division I-AA schools are located in Florida and Georgia. A more viable option for the two football-playing schools is to await Southland membership, while SLU began seeking a basketball conference to join when the Gulf Star decision was announced. 72 Sports Double Trouble Budget woes force Alost to drop tennis, golf teams Athletics were not spared from the University ' s budgetary knife when Dr. Robert Alost became president, as the new NSU head eliminated the golf and highly successful mens ' tennis programs. The move, said Alost, would save Northwestern about $50,000 per year, mainly in personnel costs, scholarships, and travel. Not only Northwestern, but all state schools, are facing cuts in spending as mandated by the state higher education governing boards and legislature, commented Alost. Another factor, said the president, is that other universities, both in the Gulf Star Conference and in Louisiana, had already dropped one or both of the sports, which NSU phased out on July 1. These program eliminations at other schools further drove up travel costs for Northwestern, as well as made scheduling more difficult. The mens ' tennis team won the conference championship in 1985, and in 1986 finished second with a 13-4 mark against a strong schedule featuring several playoff teams. Demon golf finished last in the GSC two years ago, and in 1986 moved Standing between coaches Johnnie Emmons and Carlos Blanco are GSC champions Nicholas Zurmendi andRicardo Horman. one notch up in the standings, to fifth place. It is regrettable that we have to eliminate a sport that has been as successful as tennis, but we must maintain sports in which similar institutions are participating, added Alost. Sports 73 Northwestern Demons . Arkansas State McNeese State Delta State Northeast Louisiana North Texas State Sam Houston State Louisiana Tech Southwest Texas Nicholls State Boise State Stephen F. Austin FINAL RECORD: 5-5-1 Gulf Star Conference Record: 2-2 .T. Fenceroy (31), James Hall (99) and Russ Robinson make sure Nicholls quarterback Doug Hudson doesn ' t get up. John Stephens lunges for extra yardage against McNeese (opposite page) as the Demons scored a 9-3 victory on the road. Head coach Sam Goodwin scratches his brow as he addresses the Demons during a preseason practice on the turf. Goodwin scratched his head often during the Demons ' 5-5-1 campaign. Never quite over the hump... Demons sweep state foes, but just break even Stability was definitely not a trademark of the 1986 Demon football season. This was a year that saw the Demons ' two bonafide All-America offensive players, receiver Odessa Turner and tailback John Stephens, I lining up on defense. Turner spent all but a few plays of his senior year as the starting strong safety in the defensive backfield, seeing only emergency duties on offense. Stephens, of course, was in the offensive backfield most of the time, ' but also played defensively as an outside linebacker in obvious passing situations. While on offense, Stephens rotated between the tailback and i fullback positions, moving back-and-forth more often than a i driver ' s education car trying to parallel park. Finally, with three J games left in the season, the coaching I staff decided that their 200-pound I junior star was at his best dotting the I Demon I-formation as a tailback, j The uncertainty around the use of I Stephens resulted in many different I backfield combinations. Redshirt freshmen Kenneth DeWitt and Al Edwards saw action at tailback while Ron Haggerty, Mike O ' Neal and Tracy Palmer rotated the fullback job most of the year. Stephens ' status, however, had no bearing on the question of who would be the starting quarterback. Sophomore Rusty Slack was the obvious favorite of the Demon coaches, but senior Rob Fabrizio held the upper hand in preseason drills. Slack ' s inexperience with the passing game limited the Demon game plan, but Fabrizio was not nearly as accomplished as Slack with NSU ' s option-oriented running attack. A third figure, freshman walk-on Scott Stoker, edged into the picture because he could run and throw with aplomb. Stoker was impressive in a mop-up role against Delta State, which led to the Demons playing all three quarterbacks the following Saturday against rival Northeast. Although there was no clear-cut winner in the derby. Slack did lead the Demons downfield in the final minutes for a game-winning field goal. After that game. Demon head coach Sam Goodwin settled on Slack as his starter. It proved to be a wise move as the NSU offense finally showed signs of improvement over the second half of the season, although the Demons suffered when they were forced to pass. Another star performer working at a new job was defensive end James Hall, who had an early-season trial at linebacker. All of the uncertainty over finding familiar faces in different places mirrored the inconsistency of the team over its 11-game schedule. These Demons could be very good - as in victories over Division 1-AA playoff qualifiers Nicholls State and Sam Houston or very bad, as they were in lopsided losses to North Texas State, Southwest Texas, Boise State and Stephen F. Austin. Arguably, the good Demons were the best 1-AA team in Louisiana. NSU beat McNeese, Northeast and Nicholls, and physically dominated Louisiana Tech in a frustrating 13-13 deadlock. The NCAA playoff selection committee kept its eyes on the Demons, but Goodwin was left thinking about what might have been thanks to the momentum-killing losses to North Texas, Southwest Texas and Boise State. The 19 seniors on the squad will doubtlessly look back on the 5-5-1 campaign with bittersweet memories. They ' ll smile when recalling the boisterous lockerroom celebrations at McNeese and Northeast, and they will remember pridefuUy the dominant wins over Sam Houston and Nicholls. But also lingering will be the recollections of a frustration-filled State Fair Classic, an embarassing home loss to Southwest Texas, and two losses to end the season. The 1986 season will be best remembered as one that could have been much better, despite its high points ... and one that could have been much worse, had the Demons not been able to bounce back from adversity. The Demons opened their 1986 schedule against the best team they would face all year long. Arkansas State finished the regular season with a 9-1-1 record including a tie with lndep)endence Bowl-bound Ole Miss, and the Indians earned a No. 2 ranking in the 1-AA Top 20 poll. Victimized by their own mistakes and a lack of offensive execution, the Demons came home from Jonesboro, Ark., with a 21-0 losj. We had the offensive opportunities early and didn ' t do anything with them, said Goodwin. You just don ' t go into a place where a team has a string of wins and blow your opportunities and expect to win. The Indians tallied 14 first-half points thanks to a pair of Demon mistakes, then drove 79 yards with the second-half kickoff to put the game away. The Demon offense, limited to just 49 yards in the first half, did reach ASU ' s 26 and 18-yard-lines in the second half, but ran out of downs. Our passing game was horrendous. Our guys were getting open, but they ' d either drop the ball, or we ' d have poor reads by our quarterbacks, breakdowns in the protection or busted patterns, Goodwin said. With that in mind, the Demon coaches played it close-to-the-vest in the Sept. 13 game in Lake Charles against McNeese State. It proved a wise decision as Northwestern used a stingy defense and a fake punt to forge a surprising 9-3 victory over the Cowboys. NSU ' s first touchdown in nine quarters of play was enough to win. Stymied at 3-3 midway through the third quarter, facing fourth-and-long at the Demon 18, Goodwin gambled - and won. He ordered punter Mike Crow to throw a screen to John Stephens, who ran 82 yards down the left sideline for the game ' s only TD. I was a little surprised on the call, Crow said. But then again, I wasn ' t. We had worked on it all week because they bring their ends real hard on the rush. All Stephens John Kulakowski (45) and James Hall Arkansas State runner. (99) put the wraps on McNeese star Tony Citizen (top photo) in NSU ' s win. Scott Stoker (10) comes off the bench to spark NSU past Delta State. Freddie Wallace (57) heads for an 76 Football had to do was push the end inside and then release, and it was wide open. The Demon defense dominated the rest of the game. A safety bUtz by Odessa Turner stifled one McNeese threat and linebacker James Hall recovered a fumble to stop the Cowboys ' best fourth-quarter opportunity. Buoyed by the hard-fought victory over a traditionally tough state rival, the Demons made their home debut on Sept. 20 against Division II Delta State. It was expected to be an easy night for NSU but the inconsistent Demon offense made the 29-10 victory harder than anticipated. Long-distance scoring plays by redshirt freshmen provided the spark for NSU. Tailback Kenneth DeWitt had a 73-yard touchdown run and had 157 yards rushing on just 10 carries. Cornerback Randy Milliard intercepted a Keith Williams pass and ran it back 72 yards for another TD. Walk-on freshman quarterback Scott Stoker relieved starter Rob Fabrizio in the third quarter and led two Demon scoring drives. One drive was actually DeWitt ' s crowd-pleasing touchdown run. When he pitched me the ball, I faked and ran to the blocker and then I cut it back inside, said the Mansfield native. Then the flanker made a block and I didn ' t see anything but open air. The Demons extended their winning streak to three on Oct. 4 in Monroe with a last-second 17-14 victory over Northeast. Sophomore placekicker Keith Hodnett drilled a 27-yard field goal as time expired to win the game before a stunned crowd of 15,138 in Malone Stadium. Middle of the uprights. L ittle chip shot. No doubt when I hit it. Perfect. Hodnett said he repeated those words to himself over and over during a timeout just prior to his kick. At halftime, a Northwestern win seemed doubtful. With Northeast rolling up 241 total yards in offense, Goodwin ' s crew was lucky to escape to the lockerroom down by only 14-7. Coach Sam Goodwin and his Demons trot onto the Cowboy Stadium field in Lake Charles. The tide turned, however, on a tremendous defensive stand by the Demons at their own 4-yard hne on NLU ' s first third-quarter series. After a fourth-quarter drive to the tying TD, the Demons were facing a 14-14 stalemate with the game clock ticking down until the Demon D got downright nasty. Three consecutive quarterback sacks put the Indians in a deep hole at their own 16. After the Demons fielded the punt just inside the NLU 50, Slack engineered a five-play drive — keyed by John Stephens ' 16-yard run on the first snap that set up Hodnett ' s boot, which set off a wild on-field celebration by the team and some 200 fans. There was no Demon celebration in Denton, Texas, on Oct. 11 when North Texas State throttled NSU by a 24-3 count. The Mean Green built a 17-0 lead at halftime and kept the Demon offense out of the end zone afterwards. The Demons moved to the NTSU 8-yard-line on their first third-quarter series but had to settle for a Hodnett field goal. Three more times, the Demons came up empty after penetrations deep into Mean Green territory. Slack, who became the first Demon quarterback this season to play the entire game, remained hopeful while shouldering some blame for the pxjor outing. We ' re a better team than we showed tonight. I had a poor night, he said. That didn ' t help things. Talk wasn ' t cheap. The Demons rebounded from the loss and manhandled a powerful Sam Houston State team, handing the Bearcats their only conference loss on Oct. 18 in Turpin Stadium. The NSU offense roared to life, rushing for 319 yards. Stephens, at fullback, had a 50-yarder on the first series and finished with 203 yards on 31 carries. The Demons built a 24-9 lead and held off Bearcat comeback tries in the final period. Sam Houston scored a late, meaningless touchdown to close the final spread to 31-23, but the Demons looked impressive while improving to 4-2 heading into State Fair week. 78 Football Sophomore quarterback Rusty Slack (15) looks for running room (far left). Defenders Leon Carr (95), Milton Constransitch (14) and J.T. Fenceroy (31) stack up a Sam Houston State running back (near right) in the Demons ' 31-23 victory. John Stephens (4) leaps for extra yardage (below) against Sam Houston. Stephens ran for 203 yards on 31 carries and scored a touchdown. Freddie Wallace (57), Leon Carr (95), J.T. Fenceroy (31) and Cal Banks (91) corral a Sam Houston runner (bottom left). Facing old rival Louisiana Tech, the Demons did everything but win the 50th anniversary game in the State Fair Classic game at Shreveport. Statistically, physically and otherwise. Northwestern dominated the Techmen, but a couple of critical second-half mistakes left the Demons doomed to a 13-13 tie. Holding a 10-0 half time edge, NSU held Tech out of the end zone on a first-and-goal at the 5 early in the third period, forcing the first of two straight Tech field goals. The ' Dogs got their only touchdown drive started when a punt glanced off the heel of David Chitman as the Demon defender set up to block near midfield. Tech scored on a 35-yard pass three snaps later to take a 13-10 lead. The Demons responded with a 76-yard drive early in the fourth quarter. Hodnett drilled a 22-yard field goal to tie the game at 13. After another strong Demon f ossession, Hodnett hit a 25-yarder for an apparent 16-13 lead with just 80 Football over 3 minutes left. But Everett Norwood was flagged for lining up with his headgear in the neutral zone, erasing the kick. Five yards further back, but still in the middle of the field, Hodnett sliced his kick just outside of the left upright. Odessa Turner gave the Demons a great chance with an interception near midfield just one play later, but NSU ' s drive died at the Tech 36. Turner ' s leaping interception in the end zone in the final minute denied the Bulldogs a chance to win, and the Demons raced to the Bulldog 40 before running out of downs. 1 wanted it bad, said Stephens, who scored the only Demon touchdown on a 1-yard dive just before halftime. I wanted it bad. It ' s disappointing to come so close and still come home with nothing. Disappointing, certainly, but the Tech tie was not nearly as costly as an embarassing 29-6 defeat at home on the following weekend at the hands of 3-6 Southwest Texas State. An all-around lackluster effort led Goodwin to label the defeat a total team loss. The only Demon score came after a fumble recovery at the SWT 3-yard-line just before halftime, cutting into a 15-0 Bobcat lead. Southwest Texas tailback Roy Jackson ran through Demon defenders time and ag ain for 200 yards and two scores. Suddenly, playoff hopes I evaporated for NSU and a ] once-promising season looked dismal, ' especially with lOth-ranked Nicholls State next on the schedule. The Colonels would reach the second round of the national playoffs, but on Nov. 8 in Turpin Stadium in front of a Homecoming crowd, it was the Demons who looked like championship timber. Rolling up 454 , yards offensively and frustrating the I Nicholls passing attack, the Demons ' scored a convincing 28-13 victory. Our backs were to the wall. We had to win. We had to prove some things to ourselves mainly, said Slack, but also to the coaches and the fans. Nobody from Northwestern was DeShon Jenkins (19) hits Tech quarterback Jordan Stanley, forcing a fumble as Russ Robinson (93) and James Hall (99) fight to get to the ball (opposite page). The Demons recovered. James Hall, an All-Conference selection again in 1986, hones in on Tech halfback Garlon Powell (near left) in the State Fair Classic. Free safety Odessa Turner (17) chases Southwest Texas quarterback Rene Maldanado on a blitz (bottom left). The Demons were drilled 29-6 by the Bobcats. Senior offensive lineman David Colson checks out the Demon media guide during Press Day activities this fall. i r Football 81 disappointed this week. Slack threw for 150 yards and a 61-yard touchdown, Stephens rushed for 118 yards, and the Demons ran off 28 straight points after Nicholls opened the game with a five-play scoring march. It was a victory that renewed hopes for a playoff bid, but the Demons fumbled that opportunity away in a disasterous third-quarter sequence on the sky blue plasti c grass of Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho, on a sun-splashed Nov. 15 afternoon. Northwestern doubled Boise State ' s first-half offense and held a 10-7 edge at the break. But the Broncos, destined for their first losing season since World War II, scored long touchdowns on the first play after two straight Demon fumbles in the third quarter to take control. Boise State erupted for 17 points in just 3:36, then added a fourth-quarter insurance TD before senior quarterback Rob Fabrizio hit Floyd Turner to get the Demons within 31-17. Six lost fumbles were too much for NSU to overcome, however, despite Stephens ' , 113 yards rushing. There was more of the same frustration in the Nov. 22 season finale at Stephen F. Austin. Again, the Demons dominated in the first half, but this time, they didn ' t even have a lead to show for it. Despite giving up just one yard rushing in the fog-shrouded first half, NSU trailed 14-6. Two Hodnett field goals (one a booming 51-yarder) sliced the blanket of fog for a 6-0 Demon lead. But in the eerie atmosphere, which obscured one sideline from the other until halftime, SFA made the breaks. The Lumberjacks blocked a punt for their first touchdown after knocking Slack into never-never land on a third-down play. Fabrizio subbed on the next NSU possession and threw it right into the hands of SFA ' s Malcolm Lacy, who ran 33 yards for another defensive TD. A Demon defensive surge midway through the third quarter was negated by two penalties on Goodwin. The officials let SFA call time out after the 25-second clock expired on third down at the Demon 35, drawing an outburst from the frustrated NSU coach. Given the ball at the 10, it still took a roughing penalty on third down to pave the way for SFA ' s third touchdown. The Demons got a fourth-quarter score from Kevin Lewis on a 44-yard interception runback but couldn ' t get closer in the 28-14 defeat. The loss cost NSU a share of the conference title. Eleven Demons won All-GSC honors. On the all-conference first team were Stephens, Odessa Turner, James Hall and J.T. Fenceroy, while John Kulakowski, Keith Childress, Hodnett and Crow were on the second unit. Hodnett, Mike O ' Neal, Carl Preston and Slack were on the GSC ' s All-Academic team. Gerard Henry (above) makes a leaping catch in NSWs win over Delta State. Freshman tailback Kenneth DeWitt (far right) tries to evade a tackier against Southwest Texas State. DeShon Jenkins intercepts a tipped pass against Nicholls State (top left) in the Demons ' 28-13 win. Gary Cater (24) helped knock the ball away from a Nicholls receiver. Rusty Slack follows a block by All-GSC guard Keith Childress (62) on an option play (middle photo) against Nicholls State. Kevin Lewis (at right) holds onto the ball after his interception in the Demons ' Homecoming win over Nicholls. 82 Football NSU Lady Demons . rc Ouachita Baptist Louisiana Tech Southern Arkansas Wiley College McNeesc State Louisiana Tech Arkansas-Little Rock Southern McNeese State Louisiana Tech Stephen F. Austin Arkansas-Little Rock Northeast Louisiana Stephen F. Austin Nicholls State USL Northeast Louisiana Stephen F. Austin Southern Southeastern LA Stephen F. Austin FINAL RECORD: 7-15 Gulf Star Conference: 0-4 (6th) Dawn Carlos goes for the kill (above) while Robyn Justin guns for the nation ' s No. 1 ranking in service aces (right). 84 Volleyball Dawn Carlos tries to put the ball down against Stephen F. Austin in NSWs home finale (top). Tanya Champagne (far left) looks for a service winner during a Prather Coliseum match this fall. Coach Tootie Cary shares a laugh with seniors Wendy Zucconi (left) and Robyn Justin during pregame ceremonies honoring the two seniors at the SFA match. Digging in the back row, Dawn Carlos sets to Robyn Justin (12) as Tanya Champagne (2) moves to the front row for NSU. Spikers hit skid row in home Ladies drop last eight to finish at 7-15 in ' 86 Believe it or not, the Lady Demon volleyball team was over .500 most of the 1986 season. But the end of the season was disaster with a big D for the NSU spikers, who skidded down the stretch with eight straight losses to finish a disappointing 7-15. Last year, the Lady Demons were a breakeven .500 club. Despite the record, the Lady Demons did show improvement. Graduate assistant coach Tootie Cary had the young team playing competitive volleyball most of the year, as evidenced by the Lady Demons ' hard fought matches with NAIA power Arkansas-Little Rock, which boasted three All-America players in its starting six. The big highlight for the Lady Demons in 1986 was the serving prowess of senior Robyn Justin. The Duson product, also the manager of the Lady Demon basketball team, led the nation ' s Division I schools in serving aces most of the year. She finished second to Drexel ' s Melanie Panko by less than one-tenth of a percent. Justin and Wendy Zucconi were the only two seniors on the squad, so Cary expects better things for the spikers in 1987. Volleyball 85 The Start of a New Trend Demons ' Winning Streak Makes National Headlines When Don Beasley took over the Northwestern men ' s basketball program in 1985 as head coach, he inherited a club that had all but given up for dead. The previous season, the Demons had floundered helplessly to a 3-25 record and the program had not seen a winning season since the 1981-82 season when they went 19-9. During the three year span, the record was 18-66. But in his very flrst season, Beasley set in motion the wheels that would lead the Demons back to winning. The Demons finished 1985-86 with a bang, winning eight of their last ten games to flnish the season 11-16. Not a great record for sure, but certainly a lot better than the year before. With everybody coming back from that club, the Demons were pre-season favorites to win the Gulf Star Conferen ce title, and suddenly there was renewed excitement about Demon basketball. The Demons started the new season just like they had finished the old one, winning easily in their first four games over Wiley College, Centenary, East Texas State and Texas Southern. They lost their next two contest to Rice and Texas, ori the road, but they did so in a heart-stopping fashion. In both contests, the Demons erased huge second-half deficits to make a game of it both times, only to lose 48-45 and 80-75. Demons DeWayne Watkins (24) and Johnny Smith (40) go over a Wiley College ylayer for a shot as Patrick Wesley (11) and Corrie Stewart (11) look on. That would set the tone for the they would play nip-and-tuck in the rest of the season, as time and again first 20 minutes, then come out sleep 86 Basketball walking in the first several minutes of wiped out a 19-point, second half the second half and fall behind by deficit to blow past the Gents, 77-63. eight to 12 points, then make a rally in The Demons clinched their first the closing minutes. Sometimes they winning season since 1981-82 with an won, sometimes they didn ' t; but it 88-70 victory over Southeastern certainly made for exciting, if not Louisiana, giving the Demons a 15-10 frustrating viewing for the fans. mark with only three games remaining. It also made for inconsistency, as Victor Willis, one of the only two the Demons never really could get any seniors on the squad, was the top scorer momentum going. But at times they for the Demons averaging 15.4 points were very strong, winning four out of per game, while George Jones, a 6-6 five games around Christmas break, junior center, led the squad in rebounds losing only to Lamar, while beating with a 7.6 average per contest. jimmy McCrimon (33) puts one in as Johnny Hardin-Simmons, East Texas State, Although the Demons did not Smith (40) looks on. Arkansas Baptist and Southeastern win the Gulf Star Conference title, most Louisiana. of the club will be back next year for Darren Melancon rebounds for Northwestern. Against Centenary, the Demons the Southland Conference title. . , Basketball 87 DeWayne Watkins outjumps an opponet for another basket. Demon reserves DeWayne Watkins (24) and Gerald Bush (50) shows Alan Howell (W) Terrance Rayford (42 lend a hand in the how a dunk is done in a NSU-Wiley College Demons GSC victory over Nicholls State. match-up. George Jones shows even one his version of a Patrick Wesley collects another dunk. He slam as he leads the team with 12 dunks. totaled 6 for the year. t o On tfie Coiirt NSU Team Results OPP. 93 WILEY COLLEGE 70 79 Centenary 72 84 EAST TEXAS STATE 63 79 Texas-Southern 70 45 Rice 48 75 Univ. of Texas 80 78 Northeast La. (OT) 72 57 New Orleans 71 68 Hardin-Simmons 59 67 East Texas State 58 54 Lamar 63 91 ARK. BAPTIST 66 56 McNeeseSt. 51 57 NORTHEAST LA. 60 62 Stephen F. Austin 69 81 SOUTHERN UNIV. 77 69 SAM HOUSTON 67 STATE (OT) 81 S.W. TEXAS STATE 84 65 NichoUs State 57 56 Southeastern La. 64 52 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 58 77 CENTENARY 63 61 MCNEESE STATE 75 66 NICHOLLS STATE 60 88 SOUTHEASTERN LA 70 Basketball 89 Northwestern Demons c NSU OPP 0 7 McNeese State 4 7 Louisiana Tech 1 2 Louisiana College 6 7 Louisiana College 5 16 Centenary 6 5 Centenary 5 6 Southern Arkansas 4 5 Southern Arkansas 13 3 Arkansas- Little Rock •8 1 Arkansas-Little Rock 2 4 Central Missouri 8 13 Central Missouri 6 2 Central Missouri 5 2 Central Missouri 3 11 East Texas Baptist 6 15 Northeast Louisiana 1 9 Southern Mississippi 1 6 Southern Mississippi 3 1 Southern Mississippi 9 13 Southwestern LA 3 11 Southwestern LA 0 24 Louisiana State 3 5 Southeastern LA 2 9 Southeastern LA 4 1 NichoUs State 4 7 Nicholls State 2 4 East Texas Baptist 9 3 East Texas Baptist 3 7 Stephen F. Austin 4 6 Stephen F. Austin 2 9 Sam Houston State 0 10 Sam Houston State 6 4 Southwest Texas 3 6 Southwest Texas 5 1 Louisiana College 3 1 Louisiana College 7 6 Northeast Louisiana 2 8 Southern Arkansas 11 1 Southern Arkansas 15 2 Nicholls State 4 17 Nicholls State 2 3 Stephen F. Austin 1 11 Stephen F. Austin 6 15 Louisiana Tech 7 8 Sam Houston State 4 17 Sam Houston State 2 9 Southwest Texas 3 10 Southwest Texas 6 8 Centenary 6 1 Centenary FINAL RECORDS: 15-35 (3-15 in Gulf Star Conference) A Sam Houston runner is ruled out at second as Demon player Jeff Hale makes the play. Coach Herbie Smith takes a look at his squad as they defeat the Centenary Gentlemen, 6-1, in the final game of the season. Smith ended his 18-year career as head coach at NSU in 1986, winning over 300 games. Bubba Patterson throws the ball to th plate as the Demons try to make a play. Mounds of trouble Pitching a sore spot as Demon baseball finishes at 15-35 Pitching, a trouble spot all year for the Northwestern baseball team, was the key to the Demons ' 1986 baseball season. NSU finished with a 15-35 mark, and finished sixth in Gulf Star Conference play with a 3-15 record. The Demon pitching staff allowed 289 free passes in 1986, a statistic that 18th-year coach Herbie Smith could do without. I was kind of disappointed with the pitching, he said. We had control problems the whole year. It seemed like everytime we scored to take the lead in the game, we ' d walk the first three batters the next inning and let them (opponents) back into the game. From day one, we had this trouble. We walked 24 guys the first weekend of play and never recovered from it, offered Smith. It was just a problem the whole year. However, Smith did view some optimistic diamond happenings from the dugout steps. I was really pleased with the three freshmen, said Smith in reference to Reed Stuart, Chris Wells, and Dickey Marze. Reed did a great job. He did everything I expected of him. Stuart led Northwestern with 11 home runs and 45 RBI ' s. He also placed second with a .329 batting average. Wells did a good job for us, too, said Smith. He smacked six homers, drove home 29 runs, and hit .312 as the Demon designated hitter. Dickey came on real strong and will be a good college shortstop before it ' s all over, commented the NSU coach. Inserted into the starting line-up at mid-term, Marze hit six home runs, banged home 15 runs, and hit .247. Senior Jeff Hale tied the NSU record for most hits in a season with 57, and led the team with a .343 average. He had a good year hitting and tied the hit record. It was a good year for him, summarized Smith. Smith also mentioned players Greg Bubba Patterson and Vaughn Williams as key players for the Demons in 1986. But despite the offensive highlights produced by Smith ' s young squad, he still realized the season ' s failures. A lack of pitching was our biggest problem, no question, said Smith. He cited the fact that NSU hit a respectable .270, but that the opponents hit .300. It was a snowball effect. One thing led to another, he commented. Smith said he expected improvement from his 1987 Demons, but as it turns out, he will not coach them. When Dr. Robert Alost became president in June, he reassigned Smith to full-time teaching duties in Physical Education. Veteran tennis coach Johnnie Emmons, whose men ' s tennis team was discontinued by Alost, became the first new baseball coach at NSU since 1967. Sports Information assistant Gregory Putnam collects information for the basketball media guides. Karen Dodd makes an appointment for athletic director Tynes Hildebrand. Dodd runs the office of the NSU Athletic Field House. Rhenda Cedars serves as sports information secretary. As such, she is the Southern counterpart to the two Yankees in the office: SID Tom Wancho and Asst. SID Greg Putnam. Cedars supervises the student staff of the office. my . J- Mary For most, dealing with the NCAA is something they hope they never have to do. But not Mary Gallop. She deals with them every day. As head football coach Sam Goodwin ' s secretary, Mary handles NCAA eligibility requirements. Georg e The voice of the Demons on the radio is that of George Cook, veteran play-by-play man on the Demon Radio Network. In 1984, Cook was the first man honored by the Gulf Star Conference as Broadcaster of the Year. 92 Athletic Staff Behind the scenes Athletic staff keeps the Demons on the field When most people think of the Demon athletic program, names like Sam Goodwin, John Stephens, and Don Beasley probably come to mind. While each of those individuals makes headlines for himself and for the University, there are also a host of other people behind the scenes, keeping the department functioning. One would probably hear or read very little about Northwestern athletics if it was not for sports information director Tom Wancho and his staff. Assisted by Greg Putnam and Rhenda Cedars, Wancho is responsible to getting out the word on Demon athletics. The department publishes media guides for the press, sends out daily stories on players and team information, compiles statistics, handles press box operations, and coordinates all media relations. Greg Burke has a tough job in these financially-tough times. He ' s in charge of raising money for the Demon sports program. Burke is the first executive director of the Demon Booster Club, and is responsible for coordinating all booster activities, in addition to generating much-needed revenue through innovative methods of fundraising. The training room, headed by long-time athletic trainer Eugene Christmas, tries to keep the players on the field and out of the doctor ' s office. Christmas and his student staff work long hours, particularly on football game days. The training room is located in the Athletic Field House, and features a walk-in whirlpool, saunas, several massage tables and the latest in sports medicine technology. John Dillon coordinates ticket sales and assists with game day management of athletic events. Like Burke, Dillon was an intern in the department last year. Secretary for the Athletic Field House is Karen Dodd, while secretary coordinator of Prather Coliseum is Nan Holmes. Rhenda Cedars of Sports Information admires one of the department ' s Northwestern football poster calendars. it I , Tom Keeping local media informed on what ' s happening in the NSU sports program is the job of Tom Wancho, sports information director. Wancho is in charge of publishing all media guides and information. Karen The friendly voice at the other end of the line when you call the Athletic Field House more than likely is Karen Dodd, secretary to athletic director Tynes Hildebrand. She also helps Hildebrand with various business matters. Greg Raising money is the main job of the chief executive officer of the Booster Club, Greg Burke, whose job entails keeping the money in the coffers as state funding of universities decreases. Athletic Staff 93 Wend} Zucconi slams the ball against Gulf Star rival Stephen F. Austin. The Lady jacks defeated NSU in a doubleheader, and claimed the GSC title. FINAL RECORDS: 23-20 (10-10 in Gulf Star Conference) Members of the 1986 softball ' team include (front) Ginger Craig, Wendy Zucconi, Michelle Efferson, Debbie Darbonne, Donna Jo Lafitte, and Kelly ShotTvell. Back row - Valeria Salter, Dawn Carlos, Janet Davis, Missy Landreneau, Jeannie DeVittorio, Tracy Foshee, and Maureen Kracilc NSU Lady Demons NSU OPP McNeese State McNeese State Northeast Louisiana Northeast Louisiana Lamar Lamar Southwestern LA Southwestern LA Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin Grambling State Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech Sam Houston State Sam Houston State Southwest Texas Southwest Texas Lamar Lamar Northeast Louisiana Northeast Louisiana Southeastern LA Southeastern LA Nicholls State NichoUs State Stephen F. Austin Stephen F. Austin McNeese State McNeese State Southwestern LA Southwestern LA Sam Houston State Southwest Texas Southwest Texas Sam Houston State Grambling State Grambling State Louisiana Tech Louisiana Tech Southeastern LA Southeastern LA Nicholls State Nicholls State 94 Softball Donna Jo Lafitte slides into second base as a Lamar player is too slow to make the play. NSU beat the Lady Cardinals, 3-0. U ps... and downs Softball team starts fast, finishes slow According to head coach Linda Jones, Northwestern State ' s softball campaign in 1986 was a season of peaks and valleys. The Lady Demons finished 23-20 overall and were 10-10 in the Gulf Star Conference, good for a fourth-place finish. 1 was kind of disappointed with the way it ended, said Jones, whose team lost two straight to Nicholls State to close the season. But we were over .500 for the first time and I can ' t complain because we were 16-23 last year. At one point, I really thought we had a chance to win 30 games. 1 had set that goal during the season, so it was a little disappointing not reaching it. According to Jones, the season ' s bright spot came early in the year. NSU began the season with three doubleheader sweeps with McNeese State, Lamar, and Southwestern Louisiana. They also split a twinbill with Northeast to go 7-1 in the season ' s first two weeks. Jones was also impressed with an early split at powerful Sam Houston. After we started off so well, we split at Sa m Houston and showed we could play with them. With half of the league schedule completed, NSU was 6-4 with visions of a possible title. But that vision was blurred and then blinded as Gulf Star front-runners Stephen F. Austin and Sam Houston swept two consecutive doubleheaders to push Northwestern into the middle of the pack. The six game losing streak we had after the SFA sweep was the season ' s low point, admitted Jones. Val Salter and Donna Jo Lafitte celebrate as the Lady Demons defeat Gulf Star Conference foe Sam Houston State. Softball 95 I ' Vic ' the Demon takes National Title Fdr the second time in three years, Vic the Demon won the top award in the nation at the National Cheerleaders Association camp in Dallas at Southern Methodist University. Vic won the award in 1984 and repeated the performance again in August, 1986. This year SUPER VIC emerged in the beginning of the basketball season, but only after he gained the love of the children that were once frightened of him and the respect of the students and supporting community at the home football games in Turpin stadium. SUPER VIC may very well become a tradition just as the Demon pushups in the end zone after a touchdown or field goal. Vic not only appears at football and basketball games but also at school related receptions, pep rallys, and university functions. According to Shawn Wyble, a senior member on the football cheering squad, Vic not only serves as entertainment at athletic events, he also helps in recruiting. The rest of the football cheering squad has come a long way in the past year. Members of the 1986-87 cheering squad are Shawn Wyble, Dara Wallace, Benny Rankin, Debbie Cable, Scott Repp, Marsha Kay McLamore, Melody Smith and Mark Colomb. Five of the squad were cheerleaders last The 1986-87 cheerleaders are left to right Debbie Cable and Benny Rankin, Dara Wallace and Shawn Wyble, Marsha Kay McLemore and Scott Repp, and Melody Smith and Mark Colomb. The Northwestern cheerleaders lead the football team to victory. Pictured left to right are Benny Rankin, Debbie Cable, Dara Wallace, Shawn Wyble, Scott Repp, Vic, and Melody Smith. 96 Cheerleaders year with the rest being new. They have sucessfully mastered more difficult stunts and jumps. Faculty advisor for the cheerleaders, Danny Seymour said, One of the highlights of the football season for the cheerleaders was the State Fair weekend where they performed with the cheerleaders from Tech at the State Fair Brunch sponsored by Mayor Hussey of Shreveport and competed against each other for the rest of the day at Rally in the Alley and at the game. As well as traveling to the State Fair game, the football cheerleaders traveled with the football team to McNeese, Northeast, and North Texas State in Denton, Texas. They sponsored the Old Timers Cheerleader Reunion during the Homecoming weekend and performed at the Christmas Festival parade. The 1986-87 basketball cheerleaders are Kimala Williams, Julie Browder, Alaina Rushing, Beth Eitel, Brenda Burns, Dawn Turner and Kim Wilson. The basketball Pep Band cheerleaders performed at the home games during the season. The Pep Band, led by Gary Faust and Mike Packard, tremendously increased in size due to it ' s popularity among students and band members. It used such themes as Pee Wee Herman and Old Timers , which was the theme of the game in which Theresa Thomas and Lonnie Banks ' jerseys were retired. Members of the 1986-87 basketball cheerleading squad are Kimala Williams, Julie Browder, Alaina Rushing, Beth Eithel Brenda Bums, Dawn Turner and Kim Wilson Members of the Pep Band celebrate another victory as well as the retirement of Theresa Thomas ' and Lonnie Banks ' jersey with an Old Timers theme. ' ' SUPER VIC gets a slam during halftime. Cheerleaders 97 So-phomore Brett Stagg throws the shot put at the GSC meet in San Marcos. Eric Lee clears the bar in the high jump at the Northwestern State meet. Track team finishes second in GSC Still near the to p place finish. Southwest Texas was just too strong for us. The Bobcats, running on their own turf in San Marcos, raced to a commanding 24 point victory, posting 83 points while NSU taUied 59. There wasn ' t much question of where SWT outclassed the rest of the competition, as the Bobcats compiled 44 points in the field events. For comparison, the second-place Demons had 17. The Demons weren ' t without highlight performances, howev . NSU had three individuals win their events and both the 400 and 1600 meter relay teams broke the tape first in their respective races. We had 22 people set personal records, said Johnson after glancing over the final agate. We did everything we were capable of doing on that particular day. The NSU contingent was just part of a whole field of overachievers, however, as 12 records (out of a possible 20) went by the wayside at the GSC ' s second annual meet. Johnson said he knew going into the meet that it would take an extraordinary effort by the Demons, along with help from Stephen F. Austin and Southeastern Louisiana, to have a shot at the Bobcats. Northwestern runner Jamie Horn leaps over his final hurdle at the NSU Invitational meet. Horn and his Demon teammates won the event. Track and Field 1 Bull rider Ronnie Walters competes for the Demons at the NSU Demon Days Rodeo, held in April at the Fairgrounds Road arena. Bareback rider Greg Truex of Lewisville, TX, represents Northwestern at the team ' s home rodeo, the Demon Days. 100 Rodeo Rawhide Demon rodeo again leader in Southern region One of Northwestern ' s best intercollegiate teams kept up its winning tradition in 1985-86. The Demon Rodeo Team, sponsored by student assessments as well as personal funds, once again won various rodeos and sent members to the national event. Leading the team was Porter Craig of Zachary, who tied for fifth place in June ' s National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association College Finals Rodeo, held in Bozeman, Montana. Craig finished the year ranked ninth in the nation in bareback riding, and second in the South. Craig is only the second cowboy from Northwestern to ever qualify for the national rodeo. The first was Brian Thomas, who in 1983 ranked third nationally in steer wrestling. Only the top two contestants from each region qualify for the national event. In each of his previous collegiate attempts, Craig had finished third in the region. Craig was one of two students ranked in the top three of the Southern Region bareback riding. Placing third for 1985-86 was senior Greg Truex, who was also third the year before. Craig led for the title through nine of ten rodeos, but lost it at the season-ending Sam Houston State rodeo. In bull riding, Ronnie Walters of Coushatta finished the season ranked fifth. In the region, the men ' s team standings show Northwestern placing third behind champion McNeese State and runner-up Sam Houston State. National bareback riding runner-up Porter Craig rides Jig Saw during a rodeo in Memphis. Craig finished second in the Southern region and ninth in the nation in 1986. Rocky Roads Paved the Way for A Hard Fought Season for the Ladies The 1986-87 Lady Demon Basketball season proved to be a season of streaks for the Lady Demons, with many peaks and valleys along the way. The season got off to a rather inauspicious start in November as they dropped a 96-79 decision to North Carolina in the opening round of the Crawfish Classic at LSU. That in itself was not so bad. In the consolation game against Drake the next afternoon, NSU came out flat in the first half, and went into the locker room down by 15, creating some cause for concern. But in the second half, the Lady Demons tightened the screws on defense, and proceeded to roar past the Udy Bulldogs, 60-53. That set them on a four-game winning streak that saw wins over Lamar (93-53), Arkansas Baptist (98-63) and Southern Mississippi (81-71) in the third annual Lady Demon Christmas Classic. Then came the part of the schedule that the coaching staff felt would make the difference between having a great year and having a good year, with three back-to-back games against SEC members Georgia, Florida and Alabama. Georgia came into Prather Coliseum ranked ninth in the country, but they had not looked it a couple of nights earlier when thet played at Northeast Louisiana, pulling out a nine-point victory, after being tied with five minutes to play. Surely it seemed they would take out their frustrations on the Lady Demons. But as things turned out, the Lady Demons only added to their troubles. It was an extremely hard-fought contest, one that the Lady Demons led for almost 30 minutes. Regulation time Lori Martin shoots over two Grambling players. 102 Basketball couldn ' t solve it. Unfortunately, it was answered in overtime as Northwestern could not get the ball to go into the basket in the final seconds, as Georgia escaped with a 95-94 victory. Though the game was officially recorded as a loss, many believed the contest was a moral victory of sorts for the NSU club as they proved that they could compete with the best in the country. But they certainly didn ' t show that prowess over the next two weeks as they hit the road to Florida and lost, 92-82, and then lost to Alabama, ■94-92 in the first round of the Nevada-Reno Invitational. After victories over Wyoming (84-76) and Arkansas Baptist (122-59) the slump took an even deeper plunge as they dropped decisions to Northeast Louisiana, 81-60, and to Stephen F. Austin, 82-65, in the conference opener. After the loss to SFA, the Lady Demons found themselves at the bottom of their lowest valley with nowhere to go but up. And they did go up, winning their next eight in a row, tying a school record in streaks, and upsetting Stephen F. Austin in a rematch in Prather Coliseum to pull into a tie for the league lead. Monica Lee goes around a defender in her quest for 2 points. Clara Jean Davis gets another rebound. She averaged 11 rebounds per game. Basketball 103 Pierson Replaces Banks and Thomas with the Trio of Energy As the 1986-87 Lady Demon basketball season got underway in late November, several questions were still unanswered. Who could step in and replace the now graduated backcourt of Teresa Thomas and Lonnie Banks? Could the Lady Demons win their third conference title in a row? Could they find a way to top last year ' s Cinderella finish when they advanced to the Women ' s NIT in Amarillo, Texas ' Despite the fact that the top two scorers from last year had to be replaced. Northwestern State still had a very experienced team left, with four seniors in the starting five. But to make it all work, not only did they have to find a new backcourt, but they also had to find some new leadership on the floor. Before the season-opener with North Carolina, Head Coach Pat Pierson stated that there was no way that a prolific tandem like Thomas and Banks could ever be completely replaced, and as it turned out, she was more than right. In fact, it actually took three players to do the job that Lee and Banks did. Tee Holden scores again as Vicky Cleveland and Monica Lee await the rebound. Northwestem ' s Missy Cathey steals another one away from a Southeastern player. 104 BasketbaU Kristy Harris, a 5-2 senior from Natchitoches, inherited the point guard duties from Thomas, and did a magnificent job. Her duty was to run the offense, and her performance was judged by her number of assists and steals, as opposed to her point production. She must have done allright because she remained in the top ten in the country in assists for most of the season, averaging over seven steals a contest. But replacing almost 31 points per contest was an even bigger concern. Would the Lady Demons still be able to maintain their torrid 87.5 points per game pace without Thomas or Banks? The answer to that was yes. Annie Harris and Sandy Pugh, both seniors from Campti High School, stepped in and provided the needed scoring punch. In fact, together they accounted for a little over half of the total points scored by the entire team. Annie Harris and Pugh represented the top two scorers in the league with 20.9 and 20.0 points per game. The other senior, Clara Jean Davis from Ferriday, proved to be the Rock of Gibraltar for the Lady Demons inside as she was steady as a rock. She hauled in an average of ten reb ounds per game, while also scoring around 11 points per outing. V On tfit CoiLTi NSU upp. 79 North Carolina 96 60 Drake 53 93 T AMAR DO 98 Ark. Baptist 63 81 71 94 CFORCITA COT 95 82 Hlorids Q9 92 .fVlciUcllllcl 84 vv yuliiiiig o 122 ou Northeast L . 01 OJ StGphen F. Austin OZ D U 74 SAM HOUSTON 67 STATE 95 S.W. TEXAS STATE 77 87 TEXAS SOUTHERN 60 75 NichoUs State 66 56 Southeastern La. 50 97 ARK-LITTLE ROCK 55 78 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN 69 73 NORTHEAST LA. (OT) 77 90 Grambling 93 83 NICHOLLS STATE 70 96 SOUTHEASTERN LA. 67 Annie Harris fights off a defender in her last season for Northwestern. Clara Jean Davis puts in an easy two. This was also her last season at Northwestern. Basketball 105 Karla Tubbs returns the ball to a Southeastern Louisiana opponent. Northwestern Demons NSU Lady Demons r i- WOMENS TENNIS NSU OPP 9 0 New Orleans Southern Mississippi Louisiana Tech Mississippi State Tyler Junior College Houston Baptist Southwestern LA Lamar Kansas State Louisiana Tech Sam Houston State Houston Baptist Stephen F. Austin McNeese State Southeastern LA Northeast Louisiana Texas Tulane FINAL RECORDS: 13-4 (5-0 in Gulf Star Conference) Culf Star Conference champions MENS ' TENNIS NSU OPP New Orleans Southern Mississippi Louisiana Tech Southern Houston Baptist New Orleans Lamar Kansas State McNeese State Louisiana Tech Sam Houston State Houston Baptist Stephen F. Austin McNeese State Southeastern LA Texas Tulane FINAL RECORDS: 13-4 (3-2 in Gulf Star Conference) Mens ' team also placed eighth in University of Southern Mississippi ' s Big Gold Tournament among 27 teams Posing with their championship trophy are individual and doubles conference champions Carlos Blanco (graduate coach), Shayne Fitzwilliam, Nicholas Zurmendi, Barbara Tons, Tory Plunkett, Karla Tubbs, Ana Maria deFelippo, Ricardo Herman, Angie Peterson, Monica Isaza, arui head coach Johnnie Emmons. 106 Tennis At the Summit Lady Demons climb to top of Gulf Star, men finish at second With victories at five of the six singles positions and another title captured by the number two doubles team, the 1986 Lady Demons tennis team edged out Southwest Texas State for their first Gulf Star Conference Championship title ever. On the other side of the net, Stephen F. Austin posted victories at three singles events and the number one doubles as the Lumberjacks eased by Northwestern to capture the Gulf Star Conference mens ' tennis champ- ionship. The Demons finished second for the second year in a row, gaining two singles champs in the process. Of his Lady Demons, tennis coach Johnnie Emmons commented that They did a temendous job all sesason long, and they did it against probably the toughest schedule ever here at Northwestern State. Three of our loses (NSU finished 13-4 on the year) were to teams that were undefeated when they played us (two to Houston Baptist and one to Texas). Our other loss was to USL down in Lafayette, and we were beating them 4-2 at home before the rains came. Tory Plunkett, NSU and the Gulf Star ' s number one player, claimed her second consecutive Most Outstanding Women ' s Singles Player award in running her two-year won-loss mark to a sizzling 34-7. Shayne Fitzwilliam had to be the biggest surprise of the season for Emmons, as she didn ' t play like a freshman, doing the impossible in recording twenty wins against zero losses. What ' s even more amazing is that she lost a mere two (out of a possible 42) sets the entire year. Players who claimed the Gulf Star Conference title for the Northwestern women are Shayne Fitzwilliam, Barbara Tons, Tory Plunkett, Karla Tubbs, Ana Maria de Felippo, Angie Peterson, and Monica Isaza. Tennis 107 In Competition Along with many other areas of Northwestern, the Intramural Department opened the 1986-87 academic year under new supervision and circumstances. The Intramural Department was to be directed by students for students. The opening event of the 1986-87 year was tug-o-war which attracted 13 teams and a crowd of spectators to the pit at the foot of Greek Hill. The crowd got more to view than they bargained for when the rope broke during the Tau Kappa Epsilon and Kappa Alpha pull sending both teams flying. After a new rope was located, the pull resumed. Victors of tug-o-war were Kappa Sigma in the men ' s division and Pop Tops in the women ' s. The second big team event of the semester was co-cd softball. With 10 teams vying for the number one spot, Sigma Tau Gamma defeated Slaughterhouse Gang 2 to claim the coed tournament. Following coed softball, intramural athletes began the month-long battle for the flag football championship title. Flag football attracted 19 teams to compete in three divisions - women ' s, independent men ' s and Greek men ' s. After playing their way through regular season,division champion spots were claimed by Sigma Kappa, women ' s; Steeler ' s, independent men ' s; and Alpha Phi Alpha, Greek men ' s. Coordinator of intramural events Mike Knotts gels in on the action at Ttig-o-War. Once the division championships were determined, teams began planning for the coveted overall flag football championship games. In the men ' s division Alpha Phi Alpha would face the Steeler ' s with Sigma Kappa facing Phi Mu in the women ' s division. Both final games were played on the turf of Turpin Stadium under the lights. When the intramural Superbo day finally arrived, true to paS Superbowls, the night was th coldest of the fall semester. Player faced off on the turf with gloves an layers of sweats. The first game, Sigma Kappa vs. Phi Mu, proved to be the mos exciting. Battling the cold, botli teams struggled to make touchdown; neither were successful. In the third overtime, however, Sigma Kappa player Rachel Heider snatched an interception from Phi Mu and ran 70 yards for a touchdown and the overall women ' s flag football championship title for Sigma Kappa. Although the men ' s game was faster paced, it lacked the last moment excitement of the women ' s game. Alpha Phi Alpha defeated the Steeler ' s 26-6 to claim the overall men ' s flag football championship title. The final team event of the fall semester was volleyball. With more than 25 teams entered, volleyball net play took place for a month. After three weeks of regular season play, division champions were determined. In the men ' s division Theta Chi captured the Greek division with Slaughterhouse Gang capturing the independent title. In the women ' s division Sigma Kappa defeated Pop Tops to claim the overall women ' s volleyball championship title. The men ' s overall volleyball championship games saw Theta Chi defeating Slaughterhouse Gang in three games to end the season with a perfect record. This victory boosted Theta Chi to capture first place in participation points for the fall semester. Sigma Kappa had collected the most points in the women ' s Greek division to claim top spot. In the independent division. Slaughterhouse Gang gathered the most points in the men ' s division with Pop Tops gathering the most in the women ' s division. In addition to regular intramural events, students were also treated to a special weekend. Fall Fest ' 86 was a two-day series of events taking place during an October weekend. The highlight of Fall Fest was the basketball- three-on-thrce tournament which drew more than 30 student teams. Throughout the year, students also participated in intramurals through free play of basketball, racquetball, pool and table tennis. The Intramural Building proved to be not only a place to go play ball but also to be a favorite gathering place for many Northwestern students. -by Lisa Darden Current Sauce staff Shawn Bailey goes in the pit for TKE. Kappa Sigma ' s Shawn Wyble and Thomas Hardee discuss matters before their pull to a first place victory. Intramurals 109 110 Intramurals 112 Intramurals Intramurals 113 114 Organizations Groups and Greeks Craig Scott and Reatha Cole, editors SGA survives turmoil over contested election... Kappa Sigma Fraternity house destroyed by fire.. .the Spirit of Northwestern band continues to grow...ROTC Corps of Cadets boasts largest group ever...Wesley Foundation offers new activities for students...NSU Entertainers fall victim to budget cuts...KNWD changes format once again.. .State Fair festivities co-sponsored by SGA and SAB... Over 200 go greek after rush activities.. .Plans for a greek row are in the making... Kappa Alpha continues to raise money for MDA through annual boxing tournament... Phi Mu and TKE win intramural trophy... the Council of Ye Revels sponsors the Renaissance Festival.. .SGA sponsors Distinguished Lecture Series events throughout the year... SAM holds credit card drive each semester for juniors and seniors. Service is most organizations ' main goal, but spirit is usually the most important output. Organizations 115 Through Northwestern ' s wide variety of organizations, students are Making their marks Chartered organizations at Northwestern offer students with almost any interest a group to join in which to feel a part. Professional groups, honorary societies, clubs for certain majors, Greeks.. .all give something unique and special to students. For the first time, the 1987 Potpourri is including Greek organizations in the general organizations section. Greeks are certainly an important part of Northwestern, as all groups work together to make the University ' s student life what it is. Chartering an organization is very imptortant, according to Camille Hawthorne, assistant director of student life. The steps, she says, are quite simple. Groups interested in a charter should submit a list of members, a constitution, and the name of a faculty sponsor. A chartered group is entitled to be included in all campus activities and are recognized as a campus organizations. Getting involved is the key phrase for many Northwestern students. And there are plenty of opportunities for you to make your mark. Johnny Cox quiets an often rowdy crowd at a special SGA meeting. After much controversy, Cox assumed his office as SGA president. Blue Key member Scott Davis lends a hand to PFM ' s Harry McDougal in helping students prepare for a new computerized meal ticket system. Blue Key members traditionally help at all University functions, including registration. 116 Groups and Greeks Groups and Greeks 117 tuning In KNWD ' s new image, format please students We have a new and exciting sound here at KNWD, according to station manager Lynn Estes. Our listeners have given us a very positive response. In an effort to increase KNWD ' s listenership and get more students involved with the station, Estes and his staff decided a format change was in order. I know, we ' ve changed our format before, he continues. But this time, it ' s different. We ' ve gone to AOR, or album-oriented rock, which is a very popular concept right now. And it ' s never been tried here before.. .so far, it ' s working. And so is the staff at the student of over twenty disc jockeys at the student-funded station, located in Russell Hall. Responding to Northwestern ' s student body ' s cry for more to do, the station initiated one dollar movie nights at the Parkway Cinema for students who Hsten to KNWD. Special pizza parties were given away to listeners, who could select five friends to accompany them for all the pizza they could eat. It really gives you a good feeling when you give away a pizza party and the Natchitoches police department win s, says Estes. Because we have gained so many listeners, I feel certain that the AOR format will continue at KNWD for a long time. KNWD is equipped with an Associated Press wire service to offer more news, sports and weather to listeners and broadcasted all home football games from Turpin Stadium. Estes went on to say that his staff is mostly made up of students with past radio experience. We President Alost assists with the unveiling of KNWD ' s new logo. Station manager Lynn Estes and music director Scot Jenkins look on. have good disc jockey ' s and personalities, he said. Estes is especially proud of the tremendous response received from a midnight showing of the the cult film the Rocky Horror Picture Show on Halloween night. We had lots of people turn out, most dressed for the movie, and everyone had a great time, he said. It may very well become a Halloween tradition. NSU has a new image and KNWD needs to be a part of that image, Estes concluded. I feel that KNWD can be a very effective tool for recruiting at NSU. Marshall Carll chooses an album to entertain his late-night listeners. 118 KNWD Student Publications Current Sauce and Potpourri share offices Quality, objectivity and creativity are what the staffs are striving for.. .and I think they ' re doing a fine job, says Tom Whitehead, Student Publications advisor, concerning the Current Sauce and Potpourri. Whitehead became advisor to the student-funded newspaper and yearbook this fall when former advisor Peter Minder was terminated. Of course, the faculty, staff and administration have no creative input into the publications, he continued. ' They are entirely student-created. - Current Sauce advertsing manager Rhonda Leydecker goes over computer records with Steve Horton, national advertising representative. News editor Greg Kendrick takes dictation on the Macintosh computer from Annika Sjoberg, assistant news editor. Publications advisor Tom Whitehead gripes about expenses in an effort to keep the Current Sauce and Potpourri within budget. The creativity was greatly enhanced by the combining of the Current Sauce and Potpourri offices into the Office of Student Publications, according to Craig Scott, managing editor of both publications. The only real difference is that we are now sharing all offices instead of having a separate office for each publication, he said. It ' s continued, pa ge 123 120 Student Publications CUMIRIEMr §AU€IE NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY, NATCHITOCHES The third timers the charm... I figure after the third time around I ought to get it right, says John Ramsey, journalism major from Baton Rouge. After three years as editor of the Current Sauce, I feel I have gotten the best Northwestern has to offer. Spending tireless hours writing, re-writing and pasting-up, Ramsey was hard to find on Monday nights. Mondays have not exactly been my favorite days these last years. But the staffs I have had have been exceptional, he continues. The Sauce, which is entirely produced on the NSU campus, except for the actual printing done by the Natchitoches Times, has seen many changes these last nine semesters, Ramsey reflects. The paper has looked good in the past, he says, but I really feel it has improved. I only hope that this improvement continues. The editor went on to say that the creativity has been enhanced by a top-notch student staff during the 1986-87 year. I ' ve had a great time as editor and I couldn ' t have done it without the help and support of the people around me. The Current Sauce has long been a well-read newspaper, not only on our campus, but around the state, Ramsey concludes. The better our paper is, the better our school looks. A sloppy paper is a reflection of a sloppy campus. But we ' ve done our best to get on the right track... with the University as a whole and it ' s weekly publication. Student editors Craig Scott, Steve Horton and John Ramsey are all journalism majors. Combined, hey have over eight years experience on student ■Jublications. Ramsey served as editor of the Current Sauce for three years, Horton was the editor of the 1987 Potpourri and Scott devoted his time as nanaging editor of both publications. Student Publications 121 Student Publications... really simply a utilization of space. We ' ve made the old Potpourri office into a layout room, which has really helped things out, said John Ramsey, editor of the Current Sauce and sports editor of the Potpourri. Both the Sauce and the Potpourri are entirely typeset and pasted-up on campus, so we need a lot of room. The Current Sauce office now serves as a staff room, and one of the smaller offices is ideal for our computer. The Current Sauce and Potpourri share a Macintosh computer with a laser printer. The Office of Student Publications is still the Current Sauce and the Potpourri, commented Steve Horton, Potpourri editor. We just felt that since we work so closely together, we could share many things. Of course, each publication has its own budget and exf)enses. But the more we can share, the better off we are. We hope the editors in the future will agree with us. The Office of Student Publications is located on the second floor of Kyser Hall. TO), •Iki®wSm ©naif ilMdj Last year ' s yearbook theme. Only the name ' s the same, might have been more appropriate this year, began Steve Horton, editor of the 1987 Potpourri. We certainly have seen many changes around campus, and indeed the name of Northwestern is just about the only thing that ' s the same. Horton said that Showing our true colors was selected to be the book ' s theme for several reasons. First, since many feel that things are changing for the best at Northwestern, we need to emphasize the positive, he said. We ' ve heard it said that the pride has returned to the University, because we are coming out and showing what we are really made of. Second, with all the budget cuts and terminations, we ' re in an effort to go from the red into the black. ..maybe those are our true colors! Either way. Northwestern students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni have come out in full force to support President Bobby Alost in his efforts to bring Northwestern into a more prosperous era, the editor commented. Horton, a journalism major from New Iberia, went 122 Student Publications on to say that the theme of the 1987 Potpourri accurately reflects the feelings of those in all areas of the University ' s community. Whether or not things get better for Northwestern remains to be seen, he says. But we all seem to be willing to work to get things right. I think we are all hopeful that things will turn around, in the entire state as well as at Northwestern, he continued. Instead of the negativism that has prevailed over the last few jyears, we are seeing a new loptimistic outlook, which can jonly serve to help us in the (long run. staff members Reatha Cole, Laurie Thornton and Yvonne Bemucho take a lesson in yearbook design in the new publications paste-up room. Cole was greeks editor of the Potpourri and a Sauce staff writer. Thornton served as individuals editor of the Potpourri. Graduate assistant Jim McKellar makes an appointment for an interview. McKellar, who was editor of the 1982 Potpourri, returned to Northwestern to complete his master ' s degree in student personnel services. John Ramsey and Dan Kom, co-editors of the Potpourri sports section, choose photos for one of their layouts. Student Publications 123 Hig h S p irits Spirit of Northwestern band grows in size , continues to charm students, fans, alumni Most agree that it ' s not the quantity that makes something worthwhile, it ' s the quality. But when both are present, the effect is phenomenal. Take the case of the Spirit of Northwestern marching band. For band members, as well as other students and alumni, the band is the focal point of pride for NSU, says director Bill Brent. It ' s definitely a spirit booster, for the fans, the football team and the student body as a whole. For the last three years, the Spirit of Northwestern band has The Spirit of Northwestern plays its heart out at one of Northwestern ' s home football games. The band has grown from 48 members three years ago, to 170 today. The Leader of the Band We may not win the game, but we sure won half-time! Those words of Bill Brent, director of bands at Northwestern, are often heard by band members and followers alike. When he came to the University in July of 1983 the marching band numbered approximately 48 musicians, but today boasts over 170 members. The band is my release valve, the 35-year-old native of Bonham, Texas, says. I never really considered it a job because I ' m doing what I like, just as the students are doing what they want to be doing. Most inside and outside the Northwestern community agree that the tremendous improvement of the Spirit of Northwestern in the past few years has been largely due to the efforts of Bill Brent. We appreciate what you are doing, he says of his kids ' in the Band. We ' d like you to continue. And continue they will. 124 Band 126 Band I Hi gh Spirits. become not only a source of pride for the University, but a definite attraction to the school. Music was in the air this fall as the largest marching band in the school ' s history took the field during the 1986 football season. We have more than 170 members in this year ' s band, more than last year ' s group, Brent says. Many outstanding new members have joined what we consider one of the most exciting and entertaining bands in the state. The 1986 Spirit performed at all halftimes of Northwestern ' s home games, as well as at the October 4 matchup with Northeast in Monroe and October 25 when the Demons battled Louisiana Tech in the annual State Fair Classic in Shrevep)ort. Northwestern fans, students and alumni were all awed by what they thought to be outstanding performances. The band attracts members from every area of study, and has brought many students to Northwestern, according to Brent. Our members are proud to represent the University, he continues. They work long hours to achieve excellence. Not only the marching band, but the pep band, wind ensemble, symphony band and jazz ensemble. Serving the Spirit of Northwestern as section leaders for 1986 were: flutes, Tina Baccigalopi, Christine Coriel and Rabon Vercher. Also, trombones. Ken Campbell, Bryan Guillory and James LaCombe; baritones, Greg Dupuy and Robby Freeman; sousaphones, Jeff Zeringue; continued, pa e 128 Trumpeters Robby Robinette, Tommy Moore, Robert Patlan, Ronald Johnnie and Eric Urena blow their own horns at band practice. Our National Champion After 17 years of twirling, competitions all over the United States and Canada and numerous national awards, a common question asked of Cindy McAbee is: How did you end up here? McAbee, Fort Recovery, Ohio, says, I came to Natchitoches to compete several times and I ' ve always liked it. Later when I came back for a visit, I met Mr. Brent and I really liked NSU. The people here made me feel welcome. From the time she was four years old, McAbee has practiced baton twirling six to eight hours a day. She has won over 1,820 trophies and has acquired such titles as Miss Majorette of Ohio, the Mid-West, North America and is a four-time National Champion. McAbee has made television appearances on the MacDavis Television Special, 60 Minutes, In the News and various talk shows such as Night Line. I love twirling...! have a blast doing it, concludes McAbee. I never get nervous and I love it when my friends cheer me own. Enthusiasm, energy and smiles are the traits that best characterize Northwestern ' s National Champion. Band 127 Hi g h Sp irits... percussion. Jack Bcdcll, Doug Dement, Andy Harrison, John Maynard and George Thorn; and flags, Francie Hebert, Paula Lesson and Suzie Nevels. Drum major during the 1986 season was Dwayne Dupuy of Houma and Cindy McAbcc of Fort Recovery, Ohio returned as the band ' s feature twirler. Co-head twirlers were Janet McClaughtery and Kelly Rushton. Adding greatly to the look of the Spirit of Northwestern were the Cane River Belles danceline, coordinated by Vicki Parrish. The performance level of the band is by far the best NSU has ever seen, concludes Brent. We pay good scholarships, but it doesn ' t near cover the long, hard hours. Universities all over the state cut band scholarships, while NSU saw a slight increase. To the students, it ' s enough to say, ' we appreciate what you are doing, and we ' d like you to continue. Mike Packard gives final instructions to section members before a full-band rehearsal. A Major Responsibility I like being right on top of things, teaching what the composer has in mind, begins Dwayne Dupuy, drum major for the Spirit of Northwestern. In his second year with the band, Dupuy, from Houma, Louisiana, is a music education major and president of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, a professional music fraternity. I like being expressive when I conduct, he says. It ' s great! Dupuy ' s roots in music go back to his early childhood. I began playing the organ when I was five years-old, he said. Next was the piano at eight, the trumpet at 10 and the horn at 18. In addition to performing his duties as drum major, Dupuy takes his love for music into other areas of his life. In his spare time he plays keyboard for the local bandT ie Ex. The attitude of all the band members is so positive this year, Dupuy concluded. It ' s great to be such a big part of it. It ' s worth putting your effort into, if you have fun at what you do. And he ' s having fun. 128 Band Anthropology Club Association of Student Artists Baptist Student Union Beta Gamma Psi Our main purpose is to raise money so our members can participate in various field trips and anthropology digs, according to Linda Bogolin, president of the Anthropology Club. The organization is open to all students with an interest in anthropology and is advised by Dr. Hiram Gregory, professor of anthropology. We help with various events on campus, Bogolin continued, like the Indian Basket Day during Christmas Festival and anything that the Louisiana Folklife Center sponsors, especially the Folk Festival. The Association of Student Artists is a national organization with a newly active chapter at Northwestern. Although most of our members are art majors, that is not a prerequisite, says Melyssa Laurence , president. Anyone with an mterest in art may )oin. We spend a lot of time raising nrioney, she said. We look forward to making museum trips and that ' s where our money goes. We also help various groups with art projects. Advisor for the Association of Student Artists is Rivers Murphy, head of the Department of Art. Of all the orgaruzations on campus, the Baptist Student Union certainly seems to be one of the most involved. We strive mainly to be a link between the Baptist church and the school, says Shavon Sullivan, who serves the BSU as president. We have many weekly activities, she said. We have vespers, which is a quiet, prayer time, we have Bible study and Wednesday noon encounters, where anyone can come and purchase a meal for a reasonable price. Sullivan explained that the BSU held several special emphasis weeks, such as freshman week and missions week. We hold a missions dinner and have a Christmas social, she conhnued. We have a very good group, but would always like to get more students involved, Sullivan said. Beta Gamma Psi is an organizatior developed for the advancement o future accountants, according to th group ' s sponsor Mrs. Willia Sewell associate professor of accounting. One of our primary goals is to hel| our accounting students locate jobs afte graduation, she said. We also offe our members help with setting job goal and give them the opportunity to lean more about accounting. Members of Beta Gamma Psi ar required to maintain a 3.0 grade poin average in all accounting classe pursued as well as all other classe taken as requirements for a degree. Participating in job interviews, th Walter Porter Forum and variou lectures and field trips. Beta Gammi Psi strives to have its members up-to-date in their field as possibi upon graduation. Anthropology Club Row 1: Linda Bogolin (president), Randall Pleasant (mce president), Dayna Seale (treasurer), Donna Windham, Cindy Affeltranger. Row 2: Butch Lee, Leonard Powell, Cheryl Smith, Melissa Frank. Row 3: Dr. Hiram Gregory (sponsor), Darryl Pleasant. Association of Student Artists Row 1: Mely?sa Laurence (president), Lisa Thomas (vice president) Rivers Murphy (advisor). Row 2: Brenda K. Luker, Carmen Martinez, Cecile Cason, Saral McNulty Floyd. Row 3: Jeff Overstreet, Linda G. Smith, Becky Woods. Row 4: Charles Holt, Jim Webb, Edwin McClung, Marshall Sandoz I Students look over various exhibits of art in the Orville Hanchey Gallery. The Association of Student Artists help various groups with art exhibits as well as promote an interest in art. aptist Student Union Row 1: Lori Fottjiic (business manager), Jackye Cavanaugh (missions -chairman), Sondra Dyes (social chairman). Shaven Sullivan resident), Jeffrey Snow (international chairman), low 2: Lorie McGee, Tina Kerry, Helena Kim, Amy S. Plunkett. ]low3: Pamela Berry, Laura Chandler, Suzanne Fox, Cynthia Carter I ' ible study). Beta Gamma Psi Row 1: Scott Megason (treasurer), Gilmore Kerry, Jr. (secretary), Cathy Smith (vice president), Susy Steinbrickner (president), Willia Sewell (advisor). Row 2: Lanette Brossett, Roderick Williams, Richard King, Pamela Riche. 131 Ml Alpha Eta Rho Alpha Lambda Delta Alpha Mu Gamma Animal Health Technicians Association Providing interested students with experience in the art of aviatio n is the purpose of Alpha Eta Rho, Northwestern ' s professional organization for aviation majors. The flight team has achieved a great deal of success in the last year both in regional and national competitions and w orked many hours with practice and fundraisers to support their activities. Being a part of Alpha Eta Rho helps aviation majors get together with other aviation majors and exchange ideas and experiences, says Mike Turk, one of the group ' s embers. We are trying our best to make the entire campus aware of our flight team and its efforts. So far, it ' s working. According to president Richard Repp, the Animal Health Technicians Association has become very active in the past year. We ' ve done many things to get our members more involved and get our group some recognition, he said. We ' ve had dog and cat washes and held a jambalaya supper at Homecoming to raise money. The AHTA is for students with an interest in the field of veterinary medicine. Members work together to learn about veterinarians and their importance in the medical world. Local veterinarian and Northwestern faculty member Dr. George Younger is the sponsor of the AHTA. The main purpose of Alpha Lambda Delta is to promote intelligent living and and a continued standard of high learning, according to Melissa Canales, president of the group. Alpha Lambda Delta is a national honor society which recognizes high scholastic achievement during the first year of college. To become a member you must reach a 3.5 grade point average and be a full-time student during your freshman year, Canales said. Although Alpha Lambda Delta is for both men and women on the national level, at Northwestern it is primarily for helping women recognize and develop meaningful goals for their roles in society. Alpha Mu Gamma strives to promote a campus-wide interest in foreign language. The group requires that members have a 3.5 grade point average in four or more semesters of foreign language study at Northwestern, according to Adrianna deParo, president. Creating an interest in foreign language through various activities, the members of Alpha Mu Gamma may have an interest in all foreign languages, although only French, German and Spanish are offered at Northwestern. Dr. Hanna Schroeder, professor of German, is the group ' s advisor. Alpha Eta Rho Row 1: Anthol Shewbridge (president), Mark Sheppard (sergeant-at-arms), Patrick Rees Dwyer (treasurer), Alfred Johnson, Jr. (secretary). Row 2: John McDowell (pledge). Buzz Dranguet, Mike Turk (vice president), Jesse Kelley (public relations), Clement Flatt (pledge master). Alpha Lambda Delta Melissa Canales (president), Cynger Ingram (vice president), Dcr Niette, Judith Broadway. The Animal Health Technicians Association spends time learning about veterinary medicine. Members have been very active this year with fundraisers to support their activities. Vlpha Mu Gamma iRowl: Adrianna deFaro (president), Lucky Sprowl (vice president), atricia Wilson (secretary), Angela Swinger (treasurer). Row 2: Doris Niette, Stephanie Reynolds, Dr. H. Schroeder (sponsor). Animal Health Technicians Association Row 1: Richard Repp (president), Beverly Ulmer (vice president), Melissa Fairbanks (secretary), Ed Read (tresurer), Pat Davis (public relations). Row 2: Marie Williams, Cam Hall, Toni Destefano, Allen Crabtree. Row 3: Lara Hughes, Dr. George Younger (sponsor), Monica Hamilton, Marion Chamberlain. 133 ii 1 . Council of Ye Revels r{ ) Fellowship of Christian Students FWCC Geological Society According to Dave DcCuir, bringing a new spiritual awakening on the Northwestern campus is the purpose of the Fellowship of Christian Students. DeCuir is president of FCS. We want to let students know that getting close to God is vital, he continued. This is a goal we should reach in life, just like we reach a goal of graduating from college. The FCS showed its spirit this year with such events as concerts, lock-ins and prayer meetings. We meet every Wednesday and always urge anyone to come, DeCuir continued. It is fantastic. ..there is a lot of open sharing in FCS. DeCuir summarized the group ' s goals by saying that they intend to reach more college students and help them get closer to God. Anyone who comes to FCS will never be the same in Jesus ' name. The Geological Society of Northwestern is designed to promote the study of geology. Members are encouraged to examine the field of geol ogy as a possible choice for a career. Each year the Geological Society attends various seminars to study various cultures of past civilizations as well as learn more about our present society. An annual booth at the Christmas Festival is sponsored to provide funds for the organization ' s activities. Membership is open to anyone with an interest in geology. Being a member of the Geological Society gives us an inside track in a lot of areas, says Leonard Powell, president. Members explore the possibilities of geology as a career as well as exchange ideas. The annual Renaissance Fair is the main event of the Council of Ye Revels, according to Clay Williams, president. We travel all over the state getting ideas from other places for our own Renaissance Festival, Williams said. We also sponsor a medieval feast to raise interest and money. The Council of Ye Revels is for all students who have an interest in the Renaissance and medieval periods of history. Our members get a lot of exposure to the period and it ' s really fun if you have an interest in it, he said. Dr. Joseph Johnson, advisor for the Council as well as the coordinator of the Fair, says that it is a student attraction, not one designed for tourists. The Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Club, which was founded in 1980, spends its time learning about conservation of our natural resources and wildlife. The club ' s advisor. Dr. Arthur Allen, says that the organization ' s main objective is to promote conservation of forests and animals that are becoming extinct. The FWCC is open to all students who have an interest in the preservation of our resources. Council of Ye Revels Row 1: Clay Williams (prtsuie.A;, Johnny Totson (vice president), Chandel Hesselgrave (public relations), Patricia Coffey (secretary) Row 2: Jos. A. Johnson (adoiror), Marie Williams, Amy S. Plunkett. Row 3: Terri Roberts, Abbie Landry, Clauriste Byles. Fellowship of Christian Students Row i: Dave DeCuir (president), Al Cotton (photographer), Brenda Washington (secretary), Sidney Youngblood (treasurer). Row 2: Theresa Jacob, Lyndra Bethea, Sheryl Mitchell, Ronald I Wilkins. I Row 3: Jackie Jenkins, Clara Whitney, Taharah Anderson, Theresi Ashby, Randy Oates. j Row 4: Charlie Holt, Gerald Brown, Ricky Wiggins. jirestry and Wildlife Conservation Club Leonard Powell (president), David Dobbins (advisor), Carol Hansen, ow 1: Dave K. Merrell (vice president), Andre ' Trahan (mascot), Robert Knighten. iron Trahan (president), Russell Duty, [low 2: Johnny L. Cross, Arthur S. Allen (advisor). I 135 ii Members of the German Club are given an insight into the German way of life, including the language and culture. Field trips and lectures are among the many activities the group participates in. All students with any interest in the German way of life are welcome. Dr. Hanna Schroeder, assistant professor of German, is advisor for the group. The Institute of Electrical Electronic Engineers is a professional organization which gives students an opportunity for exposure to various aspects of electronics. Northwestern ' s chapter of IEEE was founded in 1968 by Raymond Christenscft, who is faculty advisor for the group. Monthly meetings are held to German Club IEEE Iota Lambda Sigma International Students Qub discuss the career fields related to electronics. Iota Lambda Sigma, established in 1949, is a vocational organization designed to encourage involvement in the field of industrial technology. Membership is open to any vocational education major with a 2.5 overall average who has been invited to join. Dr. Raymond Christensen is advisor for the group. The International Students Club was formed to promote a better understanding of the many countries and cultures that make up Northwestern ' s campus. We share with one another the various ideas we have and the cultures from which we come, said Valerie Boivin who is at Northwestern from France. International students have long made up a significant part of Northwestern ' s student population. Many students come to the United States to study, all for different reasons. As a part of the International Student Exchange Program, of which Northwestern is a member, students come to our campus to study the same subjects as they have in their native universities. They pay the same fees i that they would pay at home and travel to a host university to study. Annika Sjoberg, from Sweden, Nicholas Galea from Malta and Boivin, from France, came to Northwestern through this plan. Northwestern has also sent students abroad under the ISEP program. Duane Hauser visited r Canada, Richard Stalling and Howard Burkette studied in Germany and Julie Snowden traveled to Scotland. f Members of the International Students Club cheer on the Demons at a home basketball grme. The club ' s purpose is to exchange cultures and ideas in order to develop mutual understanding and friendship among international students. Iota Lambda Sigma Row 1: Raymond Christensen (faculty sponsor), Walter Robinson, Dolores Tucker. Row 2: Cal L. Cross, Lloyd Ponder. International Students Qub Row 1: Seong-Shik Moon (Korea), Jeffrey Snow (United States), Samara (Jerusalem), Debbie Herawati Liga (hidonesia), Katrine jRus: (Indonesia). Row 2: Bai Sihong (People ' s Republic of China) Thomas Sumney (United States), Amer Alt Khan (Pakistan), Camille Marroush (Lebanon), Valerie Boivin (France). Row 3: Kuan Lam Wong (Malysia), Ahmed Talebzadeh (Iran), Samara II (Jerusalem), Hanna M. El-Jor (Lebanon), Annika Sjoberg (Sweden). 137 Kappa Omicron Phi is a national home economics honor society, founded in 1922. The organization recognizes the abilities of students majoring in home economics and related fields. Members are given opportunities to work with people successfully situated in a home economics field. Our main goal is the encouragment of scholarship, according to Penny Bishop, president. We give our members a chance at leadership. Our service project involves the support of an orphanage, she continued. We send clothing for them to sell or send contributions. We also spend time visiting nursing homes. The purpose of the Student Personnel Association is to promote good relations between student personnel students and the faculty, as well as the student affairs staff, according to Jim McKellar, president. Kappa Omicron Phi Student Personnel Association LeCercle Francais Louisiana Home Economics Association SPA is a professional organization made of graduate students majoring in Student Personnel Services. Our biggest service project this year was to volunteer to teach all of the University ' s Orientation classes, McKellar said. All sections of the class are taught by a member of SPA. Our students have a 100 percent placement rate. We have a newsletter that goes out to alumni, current students and the student affairs staff, to keep everyone informed about our graduates and their successes. LeCercle Francais is established to provide students with the opportunity to work with others who are interested in French origins and cultures. I ' ve really enjoyed sharing with the mem bers of the group, says Valerie Boivin, an exchange student from France. It ' s nice to know that there are those who are interested in France and its culture. We participate in many fundraisers, according to Di-Onetta Jones, president. The money we raise goes toward field trips on French culture. Attendance at meetings is open to anyone with an interest. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Elizabeth Rubino is advisor for the group. The Louisiana Home Economics Association is a professional organization open to all undergraduate home economics majors. LHEA is active on campus as well as around the state. Members are given many opportunities to show their purpose and creativity on campus through catering of parties, luncheons and activities, as well as demonstrations and lectures dealing with home economics. Kappa Omicron Phi Row 7. Penny Bishop (president), Laura Chandler, Laura Vincent, Patricia San Miguel, Celia Decker (sponsor). Row 2: Dr. Virginia Crossno (sponsor), Kathy Cochran, Doris Niette (historian). 138 Student Personnel Association Row 1: Dr. Pam Newman (advisor), Jim McKellar (president), Cathy Busken (vice president), Carla Proctor (secretary-treasurer). Row 2: David Mayes, Marjoree Mike (social chairman), Sharon Manson (LOB chairman), Judith Lett (hostess), Marjorie Poss. Row 3: B.A. Hendrix (historian), Tricia Guidroz (anti-social chairman), Devonne Reese (photographer), Dennis Nolley Row 4: Martin Maley, Brad Bates, Chris Petty, Kenneth Holmes, Craig Orze. Jim McKellar and Sharon Manson make plans for a Student Personnel Association party. Graduate students in student personnel services spend their time sharing ideas through the SPA. j Le Cercle Francais I Row 1: Di-Onetta Jones (president), Paula Rubin (vice president), j Dawn Williams (secretary), Camille Marroush (treasurer). i Row 2: Dr. Elizabeth Rubino (advisor), Valerie Boivin, Celena j Strickland, Frances Noel, Leah Luck. j Row 3: Gay Lynn Gilcrease, Hanna M. El-Jor, George Waguesback. Louisiana Home Economics Association Row 1: Penny Bishop, Laura Vincent, Patricia San Miguel. Row 2: Kathy Cochran, Dee Ann Hargis Johnson, Dr. Virginia Crossno (sponsor). 139 Microbiology Club NACUS NAIT Pentecostal Fellowship The Microbiology Club is an organization established for those who are interested in the field of microbiology and its areas. Members work together to research the aspects of the microbiology field. The main goal of the club is to assist the Microbiology Department in keeping up with the latest lab equipment. Apparatus is purchased for the department through fundraisers sponsored by the club. Northwestern ' s Association for Children Under Six is an organization composed of kindergarten, early childhood and elementary education majors. Now NACUS has expanded to accept members who will teach first through fourth grades. Members hold several programs and workshops dealing with how to teach children music and reading. NACUS works closely with the Louisiana Association of Educators in shident programs designed to prepare materials for future reference as teachers. The National Association of Industrial Technology at one time was the Industrial Education Club. In the Spring of 1983, the Industrial Technology Department gained accreditation from the NAIT. In the Spring, students in the Department of Industrial Technology took advantage of an opportunity to solve real problems in a manufacturing plant. The course in manufacturing processes was sponsored cooperatively by the Sunbeam Appliance Corporation and the Department of Industrial Technology and was conducted at the Sunbeam plant in Coushatta. NSU ' s chapter of NAIT provides industrial education majors and minors a chance to learn more about the industry, to serve in positions of leadership and to foster new goals. Established in 1982, the Pentecostal Student Fellowship International is a religious organization established to provide religious discussions with good fellowship. Since its establishement in 1982 at Northwestern, the group has strivedto encourage campus involvement and the development of service projects. Periaktoi Phi Alpha Theta Phi Beta Lambda Phi Epsilon Kappa Periaktoi is a professional organization open to sociology, social work and law enforcement majors. Activities are planned to acquaint its members with their particular fields of study. We are a community-oriented organization, says Sheil Moore, president. Our activities include visiting Angola prison and St. Gabriel ' s, a women ' s prison in Baton Rouge, she continued. We have parties and guest speakers and have a volunteer program where our members work with professionals. Dr. Charles Keenan, advisor for Periaktoi, works with members in preparing to face the social work world upon graduation. Phi Alpha Theta is £ i honorary history society Of)en to all graduates and undergraduates interested in the social sciences. Phi Alpha Theta meets once a month to discuss current events and future activities. Requirements for Phi Alpha Thela include maintaining a 3.5 average in 12 hours of social sciences along with a 3.0 overall average. ' Thi Beta Lambda is like Future Business Leaders of America, says Robert Gage, president. Except we are on a college level. Established on the Northwestern campus in the Spring of 1986, Phi Beta Lambda has moved quickly to gain 25 members. We have held membership drives and they have been quite successful, Gage said. Phi Beta Lambda promotes business leadership in college, much the same as FBLA on the high school level. In the Spring, members of Phi Beta Lambda help with the annual high school FBLA rally held on Northwestem ' s campus. Phi Epsilon Kappa is an honorary organization developed for those who have an interest in the physical education field. Most of Phi Epsilon Kappa ' s members hope to enter a ptosition in either coaching or a sports-oriented field. Phi Epsilon Kappa is active in the annual Special Olympics where they coach for those entered in the events specially designed for the handicapped. Periaktoi Row 1: Sheila Moore (president), Reginald Horton (vice president), Frankie Campbell (secretary), Suzie Nevels (treasurer). Row 2. Jamie Fontenot, Celena Strickland, Cindy Reid, Marcus Cyiark. Row 3: Charles Keenan (advisor), Dr. Maxine Taylor (depa rtment head), Jose Juis Pevez-Montalvo, Zimbalist Fitzgerald Chalk. Phi Alpha Theta Row 1: Clay Williams (president), David Elkins (vice (president) Patricia Coffey (secretary-treasurer), Chi-Tun Let historian). Row 2: Maxine Taylor (sponsor), John Price (sponsor). Dr. Walter Creighton looks on as a young girl demonstrates her computer knowledge Creighton is faculty advisor for Phi Beta Lambda, the college version of Future Business Leaders of America. Phi Eta Sigma Phi Kappa Phi Phi Mu Alpha Sinf onia Psi Chi Phi Eta Sigma is an honorary fraternity for men who during their freshman year achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better. The organization was initiated to encourage new college students to give more time to their studies and to realize that getting an education is the most important part of college. Our members are not only freshmen, says Todd Keenan, president of Phi Eta Sigma. After being initiated into Phi Eta Sigma, you are a member for life, and we usually remain active throughout our college years. Our main purpose is to serve at various functions on campus. Phi Eta Sigma is a sponsor of the annual Honor ' s Banquest held every year at Northwestern. Members are utilized in organizing the event and giving out awards. In addition. Phi Eta Sigma sponsors activities for freshmen to encourage them to become eligible for membership by attaining a 3.5 grade point average. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is a professional music fraternity which encourages high standards of creativity, performance, education and research of music in America. To achieve these goals, membership is open to non-music majors who have an unusual interest or talent in music. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia provides for members to get to know their fellow musicians. The fraternity provides an opportunity for music majors to develop personal contacts and help each other in the music curriculum. Phi Mu Alpha provides people with a greater understanding of music, the use of various languages in music, and exposure to a greater range of music. Psi Chi is the national honor society for psychology majors. Members must maintain a 3.0 overall average, but they must have earned Phi Eta Sigma Row 7: Todd Keenan (president), Chevelos Mcdlock (vice president) James Trammel (senior advisor). Row 2: David Elkins, Efiong hang, Marvin Lewis, Dan Medlin. Row 3: Coy Wayne Gammage, Craig Scott, Steve Norton. at least twelve hours in psychology. While the Psychology Club is designed for undergraduate students interested in the field, Psi Chi is for graduate as well as undergraduate students. According to president Robert Davis, the purpose of Psi Chi is to advance the field of psychology with research and scholarly activities. Psi Chi has done a great number of things so far, he continued. We have published a monthly news bulletin, RAP, about the advancements and developments in psychology, within the department as well as outside the department. Service to the Psychology f| Department is the main goal of Psi I Chi. Members also support students, graduate and undergraduate, , in presenting papers at the national level, as well as spending their time j raising money to finance their i ventures. If Phi Kappa Phi Rowl: Sylvester Roque. Row 2: Doris Niette, Patricia San Miguel, Paula Rubin, Ange Bradford. Row .3: Craig Scott, Coy Gammage, James Trammel, Leonard Powa Todd Keenan, Craig Scott and Steve Horton go over flans for the Honor ' s Banquet, annually held in the Spring. Members of Phi Eta Sigma traditionally serve as sponsors o] the banquet and assist in giving out awards. Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia j Row V. Dwayne Dupuy (president), Ronald Johnnie (vice president), Hank Ewing (secretary treasurer). I Row 2: Robert Patlan, Michael Packard, James LaCombe, Rob i Freeman. I Row 3: Tom Wallace, Jeffrey Zeringue. PsiChi Row 1: Robert Davis (president), Belinda Walker (vice president), DuAnn Beck (treasurer), Jonna Ritterback (secreatary). Row 2: Patricia Horton, Dr. Gail Cheramie (advisor), Lucy LeBlanc, Joqnne Baez, Cindy Nardini. Row 3: Bill Perdue, Dr. Donald Gates, Gordon Cruickshank. 145 Psychology Club Rifle Team Rodeo Team The Psychology Club is an organization for those students interested in a field dealing with psychology. Ou r major purpose is getting those interested in the study of Psychology together, says Lucy LeBlanc, president. We promote scholarship among members. The Psychology Club re-organized last year, and we are really working hard to get it off the ground, she said. To qualify for membership, one must maintain a 3.0 overall average, have a major in the field of psychology and genuinely have an interest in helping to organization. The Psychology club works jointly with the Psi Chi national psychology organization in improving facilities for psychological research. With planned fundraisers, both organizations work hard toward this goal. Lectures and field trips are among the planned activities for the Psychology Club. Public Relations Student Society of America is a pre-professional student organization which has as its parent the Public Relations Society of America. PRSSA gives members an extra hand in getting into the public relations world. Through PRSSA students find an outlet to express their ideas and questions about public relations, according to Craig Scott, a member of PRSSA. We have many opportunities to meet with professionals and learn about their jobs and gain insight into the professional world. By attending meetings and seminars, we benefit from the valuable experience of public relations professionals. The Rifle Team is made up of Northwestern students who participate in various shoots throughout the semester. The Demon Rodeo Team if sponsored by student assessments, a; well as personal funds, and continues tc be one of Northwestern ' s hes ' intercollegiate teams. Porter Craig tied for fifth place in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo College Finals. Craig is only the second person from NSU to qualify for the nationals. Northwestern ' s team placed third behind champion McNeese State and runner-up Sam Houston State. Psychology Qub Row 1: Laurie Ann O ' Conner, Lucy LeBlanc, Nobia Fox, Jim Gray. Row 2: Jamie Fontenot, Joanne Baez, Belinda Walker, DuAnn Beck. Row 3: Patricia Horton, Gordon Cruickshank, Cindy Nardini, Dr. Gail Cheramie, Jonna Ritterback. Row 4: Robert Davis, Bill Perdue, David Diana, Dr. Donald Gates. Public Relations Student Society of America Row 1: Di-Onetta Jones, Reatha Cole, Sonya Rigaud, FrankVil Presson (advisor). Row 2: John Ramsey, Yvonne Bemucho, Dawn Williams. Row 3: Steve Horton, Craig Scott. Reatha Cole, Genu Kay Williams and Sonya Rigaud practice their public relations skills at a party for Journalism majors. Through PRSSA, public relations majors gel much experience in their field. Rifle Team Row I; Alan Farguhar (treasurer), Donna Roberts (secretary) Brad Williams (co-captain), John Shrell (captain). Row 2: Robert Jones, Jesse Griffith, Tom Vandennolen, Robert Noah. Rodeo Team Row 1: Stuart Gardner (president), Lex McCain (vice president), Dena Hare (secretary). Row 2: Todd Greer, Pam Campbell, Kelly Daughtery, Dale Vaughn, Jeffrey Beauboeuf. Row 3: Steve Knowles, John Morgan, Brent Duhon, Ray Morrow. 147 Sigma Delta Chi Clubs SAM Young Democrats Wesley Foundation Interest in the field of journalism is the criteria for Sigma Delta Chi-Society for Professional Journalists, according to Craig Scott, president. It is a non-profit, volunatry association with a worldwide membership of men and women interested in the field of journalism. On a national level, Sigma Delta Chi is the oldest and largest professional journalism organization. Through a broad range of programs, Sigma Delta Chi constantly seeks to raise standards of competence in its members, to recognize outstanding achievement by journalists, to recruit and hold a ble talent for journalism, advance the cause of freedom of information and to elevate the prestige of journalism. As members of Sigma Delta Qii, we believe the duty of journalists is to serve the truth, Scott said. The Society for the Advancement of Management serves as a source of information on current management procedures. Our club is for anyone interested in management, but mainly consists of business , accounting and computer science majors, according to Jerry Deason, president. We have sponsored several field trips to Shreveport and hope to go to New York. On the national level, SAM emphasizes the enrichment of members in managerial techniques which they can use in later life, he said. President Robert Alost was one of the club ' s guest speakers. Credit card drives are the club ' s only service project. Although many students are not eligible for credit cards, through SAM drives they are able to acquire them. Young Democrats is composed of student Democrats on the Northwestern campus. Members learn about government on the state, local and national levels. Through working with local candidates for office , Young Democrat members are able to gain practical experience in the problems of the fx)litical system. The Wesley Foundation has made remarkable strides toward student service in the past year. With the closing of Northwestern ' s Counseling Center, the Wesley responded with its own Counseling-Outreach Center, staffed by Mickie Townsend and Ryan Horton, Jr. The Wesley Foundation is a united campus ministry of the Methodist churches. Membership is open to all students, regardless of church affiliation. Sigma Delta Chi Row I. Keith Colquette, Reatha Cole, Sony a Rigaud. Row 2: Steve Horton, Dan Kom, John Ramsey. 148 Society for the Advancement of Management Row 1: Dr. Marie Burkhead (sponsor), Jerry Deason, Jr. (president Michaela Sampite (vice president), Carolyn O ' Neal (secretary), Ttr Roberts (reporter), Kuan Lam Wong (treasurer). Row 2: Linda Kane, Sonya Williams, Susu Williamson, Kim At. ti Rhonda Henderson. Row 3: Marvin Lewis, Alan Llorens, Carletta Anthony, Je ' i Creamer, Chris Wilcox. Row 4: Robert Gage, Melissa Harper, Sidney Williams, Paulus Ir ■} Bob Clemons. Members of the Wesley Foundation enjoy many social as well as spiritual activities. Movies and ice cream parties are just a few of the many activities offered at the Wesley Foundation. Young Democrats Row 1: Melissa Harper, Michaela Sampite {secretary-treasurer), Susu Williamson (vice president),. Row 2: John M. Price (advisor), Karen Guidry, Michael McHale (president), Carl Manuel. Wesley Foundation v Row 1: Jon Hosford (president), Robert Gage (vice president), Marvin Thomas (treasurer), Marron Chamberlain (secretary). Row 2: Gordon Doolittle, James Gongre, Russell Kellenberger, Jane Hosford, Mickie Townsend, Row 3: Marvin Lewis, Ryan Horton, Jr., Charlie Holt, Eric Manning, Betty Hoffman. Despite University changes, Blue Key and Purple Jackets continue Showin g their colors We are the official hostesses of NSU, says Karen Kinberger, president of Purple Jackets, the oldest organization on Northwestern ' s campus. Purple Jackets is an honorary service organization for women who attain a 2.6 grade point average and membership in two or more campus organizations. Advisor for the group is Merry Smith. We offer our services to the president ' s home or for any University functions, Kinberger continued. Throughout the year we help at graduation, registration and also have a free information booth at the Christmas Festival. Purple Jackets offers itself as a service organization, as well as a social organization, she concluded. Our members come from a select group of women on campus and are all involved in various campus activities. Leonard Powell, president of Blue Key, contends that his organization ' s efforts are much the same. Leonard Powell, Dan Seymour and Barrett McClinton look over the Blue Key blotter, which is the group ' s main fundraiser. Blue Key is a national honor fraternity which concentrates on service. Blue Key Rami: Sylvester Roque Row 2: Leonard Poxvtll (president). Rick Fenoli (vice president), Craig Scott (secretary), Karen Kinberger (sweetheart). Row 3: Richard Chunn, Terrence Martin, Coy Wayne Gammage. Row 4: Scott Davis, Tommy Moort, Chris Eastwood, Dan Seymour (advisor). Row 5: Jerome Cox, Terrell Snelling, Dewey Granger, Reginald Horton. 150 Blue Key Purple Jackets I Blue Key is an organization for college men whose admission requirements are involvement on campus and in campus organizations plus a good academic background, he said. Dan Seymour serves the group as advisor. The purpose of Blue Key is to serve the University as a helping organization at graduation, registration and other campus activities, Powell continued. Most agree that Blue Key and Purple Jackets have earned their way into being two positive traditions at Northwestern, a tradition which continues. We like to think that our members are proud to be in Blue Key and that it is a goal which some people strive for, Powell concluded. Purple Jackets Row 1: Sylvester Roque (beau). Row 2: Karen Kinberger (president), Lucy LeBlanc (vice president), Rachel Heider (public relations), Francine Sibille (secretary). Row 2: Reatha Cole, Marva Moxey, Paula Rubin, Jodi Werfal. Row 3: Kayla Murphy, Cathy Holmes, Lisa Williams, Suzie Nevels. Row 4: Monte Johnson, Merry Smith (advisor). Row 5: Patricia Williams, Regina Trovers, Dairy LeBlanc, Cindy Foster. Di-Onetta Jones and Karen Kinberger serve up chilli during a Purple Jackets Fundraiser. Purple Jackets are the official hostesses of Northwestern Blue Key Purple Jackets 151 For Future Protection Northwestern ' s military organizations are training for life The Army Reserve Officer ' s Training Corps prepares college students for the challenges of military service. ROTC programs supply approximately 75 percent of the new officers to both the active Army and the Reserves. Northwestern ' s ROTC program provides cadets with leadership experience and training in military skills. The Corps of Cadets participate in many functions, including marathons for charity, training courses for high school ROTC students and the support of the Shriner ' s Crippled Children ' s Hospital. Since their inception at NSU, the Black Knights have traveled almost every year to the National Drill Team Competition, held annually in Washington, D.C. One of the most distinguished and aggressive marching groups in Louisiana, the Black Knights have always had pride in their hard work and dedication. The Association of the United States Army is an organization which is made up of many members of the Corps of Cadets. Nationally, the AUSA is used for political lobbying and major sponsored events. According to president Jerome Cox, at Northwestern the AUSA is becoming very active. Corps of Cadets Row 1: Durwood Hendricks, Jr., Donald R. Davis, Eady Roger. Row 2: Dewey Granger, Thomas Braswell, Jerome Cox, Johnny Cox, Karl Busch, Joanna Foitek, Johnny L. Dotson, Don Forrest. Row 3; Sharon Hickerson, Donna Roberts, Donald Williams, Pirom Srinual, Tracy Johnson, Jesse Griffith, Valerie Maiden, Kevin B. Plunkett, Ronald Frederick. Row 4: Steven Celestine, Patricia Holden, Marvin Thomas, B.J. Smith, Tom Vandermolen, Jon Maynard, Greg Jolley. Row 5: Shane Fredieu, John Price, Alan Farquhar, Kenneth Capello, Alan Capello, Deverett Vercher. Row 6: Maxwell Barton, Andy Harrison, Doug Moberly, Melvin Bowie. Association of the United States Army Row 1: Major Dan Durr (advisor), Jerome Cox (president), Johnny Cox, Marvin Thomas (treasurer), Karl Busch. Row 2: Tracy Johnson, Sharon Hickerson, Joanna Foitek, Ronald Frederick. Row 3: Dewey Granger, Don Davis, Shane Fredieu. Black Knights Row 1: Donald Williams (commander), Sharon Hickerson, Valerie Maiden, Major Dan Durr (advisor). Row 2: Patrick Walker, Tracy Johnson, Roger Eady. Row 3: Durwood Hendricks, Jr., Shane Fredieu, Johnny Cox. 152 To Your Health On the Shreveport campus, Nursing majors are preparing for service North westerns ' Associate Degree Organization of Students serves as the governing body for nurses enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program on the Shreveport campus. Along with the Warrington Campus Council, ADOS works as a mediator between the nursing students and the administrative council of the Shreveport campus. Those representing the Associate Degree students are elected by the Shreveport student body. ADOS provides opportunities for Varrington Campus Council Row 1: Theresa Kelly, Elaine Howington, Rosemary Fiorentino. Row 2: Yvette Jordan (president). Carmen Roberts, Kelli Farley. Row 3: Renee Simmons, Rhonda Frazer, Leeann Anderson. Row 4: Patrick LeBlanc, Bill Jackson, Margaret Roberts. nursing students to voice their opinions on topics involving their campus. They participate in various Student Government Association activities on the main campus throughout the year. The Warrington Campus Council serves as the nursing student ' s branch of the main campus Student Government Association. Selection of officers and senators is similar to Natchitoches campus elections, where representatives from each of the five semester nursing classes and graduate school are chosen, along with four senators at large. WCC representatives work closely with the main campus SGA, where many decisions concerning both campuses are made. The Student Nurses Association is a pre-professional organization for all student nurses. The association provides the basis for growth into professional organizations that direct the profession of nursing. SNA sponsors various activities, such as orientation for new students and Career Day for career placement opportunities. jltudent Nurses Association Row 1: Theresa Stewart, Tina Black (president), Fran Dick. Row 2: Tina Walker, Debra Knapp, Margaret Roberts. Row 3: Patrick LeBlanc, Glenann Hardy. Associate Degree Organization of Students Rowl: Ruth Roberson, Sharon Bamett. Row 2: Robin Dickinson, Pum Davis, Susan Deahl (president). 153 From Alpha to Omega. Fraternities and sororities continue to be some of the most popular organizations on college campuses. The Greek system continues to develop because of lifelong friendships and the satisfaction gained by inclusion in the groups. You become a Greek at Northwestern because you want to interact closely with a group of inspiring co-eds, to help you get the very most from your college cxp)erience. Greek life at NSU consists of fifteen fraternities and sororities, all of which are represented in all facets of campus activities. The diversified faces of Greeks on campus vary from SAB president Jodi Werfal, to Potpourri editor Steve Horton. Cindy McAbee, NSU ' s feature twirler and Current Sauce editor John Ramsey are also Greeks in the campus spotlight. Kappa Alpha ' s Patrick Watts, George Donaldson, Eric Bushnell, John Walsh, Gene Flores, David Wolfe and Darrell Heck pose behind the KA Mansion on the Hill. Mary Miller catches in on the exatement of Lesseley Deshotels phone conversation. Chris Pearce assists his brother Johnny Dotson while he signs a paddle for a TKE pledge. Academic excellence is stressed by standards of the individual organization as well as the Greek governing bodies. Many of the national fraternities and sororities award thousands of dollars in academic leadership scholarships, and many of the NSU Greeks are the recipients of such awards each year. Like at most universities, the Greeks know how to have a good time. Because of their notorious parties, the Greeks have offered a variety of social events for many fun-filled memories. The NSU Greek system is unique. Their members represent the largest organizations; groups whose members are drawn together in a fun loving, competitive, and caring atmosphere, for a special purpose: to experience the Greek life. Most think it ' s worth it. Tri Sigma ' s Patti Smiley sells balloons for the sorority on Front Street. The fundraiser was for children ' s hospitals. Regina Travers and Di-Onetta Jones keep things lively on their dorm floor. Both are members of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Shannon Bennett, Brenda Kay Bums, Nancy Celles and Mindy Baumgardner are hard at work preparing for a Phi Mu rush party. Greeks 155 Interfratemity Council Row 1: Reginald Horton (president), Chuck Shaw (vice president), Michael Mason (vice president), Bert Guerrero (secretary I treasurer) . Row 2: George Donaldson, Keith Nett, David Wolfe. Row 3: Donald Hall, Jerry White, Gil Harrison, John Walsh. Row 4: Terrence Hamilton, Mike Turk, David Norton, Ronnie Blake. Panhellenic Row 1: Susu Williamson (president), Michelle Lavergne (vice president), Kim Hebert (secretary). Row 2: Camille Hawthorne (sponsor). Penny Johnson (senior delegate), Angie Griffith (senior delegate), Monica Hessmer (junior delegate). Row 3: B.A. Hendrix (graduate advisor), Karen Oberle (junior delegate), Cheryl Smith (junior delegate), Mia Manuel (senior delegate). 156 IFC Panhellenic Pan-Hellenic Guiding the wa y The Greek governing bodies were developed to create a more responsible and coordinated Greek system at Northwestern. Although each council serves a different group of organizations, their common purpose is for guidance of the social fraternities and sororities on campus. The Interfraternity Council (IFC), sponsored by Fred Fulton, represents the variety of NSU fraternities. IFC is composed of 27 members, three representatives of each chapter. IFC oversees all activities of the fraternities with their main emphasis on rush procedures. Among it ' s many purposes are to develop the existing fraternity system, to promote scholarship, and to provide information and take action on problems incurred by the Greek system. This year, IFC sponsored a Tailgate Party and barbecue at one of the home football games. Annually, the IFC controls the Greek seating arrangement of Turpin Stadium for home football games. According to Chuck Shaw, vice president, IFC is in the process of reorgaruzing to better serve the needs of the fraternity system, and to be of more service to the University. The National Panhellenic Council is designed to ensure harmony in social sororities. The council is composed of two representatives plus an elected officer from each sorority on campus. Panhellenic is in charge of the structured rush program for sororities, orientation of potential rushees, and setting guidelines for the sororities. Scholastic achievement is what college is all about, and the NSU Greeks promote the pursuit of academic excellence. Panhellenic stresses the importance of scholarship and the opportunities available to a sorority woman. We ' re committed to high principles and worthwhile endeavors, said SuSu Williamson, Panhellenic president. The newly established Junior Panhellenic Council is also comprised of sorority representatives. The purpose of the organization is to educate freshmen women on the principles of Panhellenic. The Pan-Hellenic Council is the governing body of all black social organizations. Under the leadership of Michael Mason, president, Pan-Hellenic sets guidelines for rushing, pledging, and various other activities. Besides being the governing body, Pan-Hellenic also serves the community. A Greek Talent Show and charity fundraisers are a few of their annual projects. Pan-Hellenic Row 1: Michael Mason (president), Regina Travers (vice president), Yvette Garrett (secretary), Reginald Horton (parliamentarian). Row 3: Marva Moxey, Monte Johnson, Angela Gipson, Paula Rubin, D eborah Jones. Row 3: Di-Onetta Jones, Sharon Kelly, Donald Hall, Lisa Williams, Julie Browder. Row 4: Chandra Balckston, Mavis Blake Cathy Holmes. Row 5: Michelle Beasley, Carolyn Payne Bridgette Franklin, Frankie Campbell. IFC Panhellenic Pan-Hellenic 157 Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta and Zeta Phi Beta are setting High Standards Common goals of scholastic achievement and a desire to serve their fellow man is the purpose of the three NSU national sororities founded for black women. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, and Zeta Phi Beta are all dedicated to serving the community and reaching high educational goals. These areas of sorority life, not the social status of being a sorority girl, are the reasons why these young ladies pledge one of the three chartered sororities on campus. Quality, not quantity seems to be the motto of Zeta Phi Beta sorority. Although small, the chapter was very active and worked hard to Alpha Kappa Alpha Row 1; Shawn Kelly (treasurer), Monte Johnson (president), Angela Gipson (vice president), Regina Travers (dean of pledges). Row 2: Di-Onetta Jones (corresponding secretary). Tammy Collins. Row 3: Michelle Beasley (reporter), Bridgette Franklin (secretary) Chandra Blackston (parliamentarian). Delta Sigma Theta Row 1: Carolyn Payne (vice president), Yvette Garett (president), Lisa Williams (secretary), Mitzi Adderley (treasurer). Row 2: Paul Rubin (sergeant-at-arms). Mavis Blake (reporter). Row 3: Marva Moxey, Cathy Holmes, Frankie Campbell. 158 AKA, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta achieve the goals of scholarship, sisterly love, and service. In 1920, the organization v as formed as a sister organization of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. The Zetas also became the first black Greek -letter organization to charter a chapter in Africa. Because of a 3.0 grade point average requirement that pledges must have, Zeta Phi Beta is placed high in academic standards. The sorority ' s activities for this year include a Homecoming Reunion with alumnae, church programs, and participation in nursery school projects. Alpha Kappa Alpha actively illustrated its main purpose this year by lending a helping hand to others in the community. Because AKA is a working sorority, members enthusiastically participated in various campus and community activities and lived up to their motto of Service to Mankind. The NSU chapter of AKA organized several service projects including a voter awareness program for campus election. Adopting a local first grade class and serving as part-time tutors for the children was another project that took up much of the AKA ' s time. Service to all age divisions gave the AKA ' s variety in their programs. Visiting the local nursing homes and reading the Bible and other material to the elderly is always a favorite project, said Monte Johnson, AKA President. I ' m proud to be an AKA, not only because we were the first black sorority, and because of our dedication to our sisters and to others, added Jolinson. Public service and achievement are the goals of Delta Sigma Theta and through numerous service projects and dedication the international Greek-letter organization attain their goals. Continuing the tradition of service to the community. Delta Sigma Theta sponsored a Voter Registration Drive, Just Say No To Drugs campaign, and a Jabberwalk fundraiser for scholarships. The Deltas also visited the nursing homes in the Natchitoches area, sponsored a Sophisticated Gents pageant and held their annual Founder ' s Day church program. I like the high standards of achievement that the members set, said chapter president Yvette Garrett. The sorority offers help and service to the public.it ' s a nice feeling to get out and serve the community. AKA ' s Monte Johnson, Di-Onetta Jones, Regina Travers and Delta Sigma Theta ' s Carolyn Payne take a break from studying to enjoy dorm life. Zeta Phi Beta Julie Browder (vice president), Deborah Jones (president and treasurer). AKA, Delta Sigma Theta, Zeta With a unique circle of girls, Phi Mu ' s are forming -i i • r •a Friendshi p s for Life Being in a sorority can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your college career, said Lisa Lawson, president of Phi Mu. Phi Mu offers you the opportunity to form close and lifelong friendships. Phi Mu has the most unique and diverse girls, she continued. Although we are stronger in some areas than in others. Phi Mu is striving to be active in the Northwestern and Natchitoches communities. Throughout the year. Phi Mu is involved in social service and public relations activities. They participate Vhi Mu ' s Brenda Bums . Nancy Celles and Kim Wilson reverse roles with Kappa Sigma ' s John Kingsley at a fraternity-sorority exchange last fall. Phi Mu Row 1: Lisa Lawson (president), Emilyn Matthews (vice president), Angela Griffith (panhellenic), Valerie Doiron (corresponding secretary), Michelle Womack (recording secretary). Donna Jo Vercher (membership director), Brenda Kay Bums (parliamentarian), Dina Haynes (Phi director), Carole Smith (treasurer). Row 2: Kim Williams, Lori Lindsey, Melissa Canales, Shannon Bennett, Pam Perkins, Kim Hebert, Victoria Petra, Tammy Weaver, Kim Sepulvado. Row 3: Susanne Robinson, Wendy Wiggins, Tonya Digirolamo, Julie Rhymes, Karen Taylor, Lucy LeBlanc, Lynn Dyson, Cherie Kay Dunagan. Row 4: Melinda Guay, Lee Mclntyre, Dayna Dooley, Kim Wilson, Melody Smith Mindy Baumgardner, Jill Williams, Tanya Freeman, Andra Fuller. Row 5: Adrienne Allen, Angela Gentry, Hilary McCall, Mary Verzwyvelt, Kristine Kennedy. Row 6: Tina Burleigh, Cindy Bethel, Karen Oberle, Nancy Celles, Beth Eitel, Laura McClelland, Missy Harper, Kim Reed, Mono Hiestand, Tracy Carter. 160 PhiMu in Project Hope and the Children ' s Miracle Network Telethon, which they adopted as a new philanthropy this year. At Thanksgiving, Phi Mu went Turkey Caroling to collect canned goods for the needy. Social events on the Phi Mu calendar included the annual Grub Dance, Formal, Crush Party and Mother-Daughter Banquet. Mindy Baumgardner shares ideas with several Phi Mu pledges on upcoming events. Marsha Kay McLamore, Melissa Canales, Lori Lindsey and Dayna Dooley are all smiles at the annual Phi Mu Grub Dance. Tltrough loyalty and sisterhood, Sigma Kappa s are becoming A Greek Classic A Quest for Excellence became reality for Sigma Kappa during their fall rush performance when they added two new rush parties. A renewed dedication and lots of enthusiasm helped us reach our goal of pledging 27 new women this year, said Melissa Hightower, president. Our strong bond of sisterhood has continued to contribute to the chapters ' growth. At one time Sigma Kappa was considerably smaller in numbers compared to the other campus sororities. In the short time I ' ve been at NSU, I ' ve seen Sigma Kappa rise to the top with quality girls who are natural leaders, said Hightower. Sigma Kappas are loyal to each other and to the Greek system. This is what attracted me to Sigma Kappa right from the start, she added. Members of this years ' pledge class jumped right in to the Sigma Kappa way of life, playing an important role in various campus organizations. Mary Miller is president of the newly formed Junior Panhellenic and Missy Cathey is a Lady Demon basketball player. Other members of Sigma Kappa are involved in Purple Jackets, SAB, SGA, Homecoming and State Fair courts. Rachel Heider and Christy Brown make a grand entrance during Sigma Kappa ' s Spring rush. Sigma Kappa Row 1: Francine Sibille (1st vice president), Ruth Eitel (2nd vice president), Rachel Heider (3rd vice president), Darcy LeBlanc (secretary), Laurie McLaren (treasurer), Mia Manuel. Row 2: Paine Whitley, Kim Slaton, Toni Distifano, Dennicse Attenburger, Cissy Walton, Michele Lavergne. Row 3: Christy Brown, Stephanie Demont, Michelle Nichols, Robin Gunter, Paula Burke, Lanette Brossett. Row 4: Mary Miller, Kim McDonald, Patti Bagwell, Kathy Bums, Lesseley Deshotels, Dee Dee Gladney, Laura Grant. Row 5: Mechelle Smith, Espra Andrews, Rena Dupre, Donna Roberts, Kelly Robertson, Lisa La Cour. Row 6: Mia Sepulvado, Cheryl Smith, Leslie Boagni, Elaine Burleigh, Rebekah Newman, Kelly Kyle. Cane River Belles, and Demon cheerleaders. All of the girls show leadershipqualities which will keep the sorority going strong for years to come, said Hightower. Annual service projects for the sorority include fundraisers for Alzheimer ' s Disease, visiting the local nursing homes, and sending gifts to the Maine Sea Coast Mission. With various parties and social events throughtout the year, the Sigma Kappas enjoy every aspect of sorority life. The annual Violet Ball and fraternity exchanges remain on the social calendar and the newest social event of the year is New Year ' s in November. Mary Miller and Amy Melancon get a laugh from the Sigma Kappa scrapbook. Ruth Eitel, Paula Burke and Dawn Turner prepare to greet the new Sigma Kappa pledges. Through sorority life, Tri Sigmas are Catching the wave Becoming a Tri Sigma is the beginning of a way of life. Through sorority hfe individuals come to know the give and take of group life, and are encouraged to develop talents and skills they may not even be aware of, said Reatha Cole, president of Sigma Sigma Sigma. What started out as new acquaintanceships for our pledge sisters have already deepened into lifelong friendships. That ' s saying alot when you ' re talking about more than 60 women getting to know each other in just a short time. Tri Sigma represents the foundation of a productive Greek organization where members experience commitment and sisterly love, and these qualities will add immeasurably to a Sigmas ' life, for the rest of her life, said Cole. After being a part of Tri Sigma for four years, I ' ve seen the sorority consistently excel in all areas. We ' ve expanded our rush programs, philanthropy and education programs, and of course our social activities. We ' re proud of our achievements Melanie Dodd welcomes rushee Lisa Loftin to the Tri Sigma house on Greek Hill. Charlotte Zumwalt, Linda Kane, Olivia Maroma, Cindy Ross, Sarah Nelken and Chrissey Bailey take a break during fall rush. Tri Sigma pledged 27 girls in the fall in formal rush. 164 Sigma Sigma Sigma as a group and for the individual, since that ' s what sisterhood is all about. Sigmas are in the spotlight in every way at NSU; academics, leadership organizations, SjX)rts, and honors. The diversity of our sisters is what makes Sigma so unique; she said. Naturally, Tri-Sigma has a full social calendar; after all, we are a social sorority. Social events include Harvest Dance, Pais Do Do ' s, Spring Formal, fraternity exchanges, and Founders ' Day Banquet. Tri Sigma believes that those who receive much should give much. Because Tri Sigmas have a sincere interest in service to others and a desire to help, the sorority supports a broad and significant philanthropy. Service to children is emphasized and particularly play therapy for hospitalized children, through the Robbie Page Memorial. This year the Alpha Zeta chapter at NSU sponsored many service projects including a balloon sale during Christmas Festival and a collegiate and alumnae note card sale. These note cards are not your every day Hallmark stationery, they were designed by a hospitalized child, said Cole. One event that is continually growing more extravagant each year is Sigma Serves Children Week, held in the fall. A trip to Dallas Cliildren ' s Medical Center (where Sigma sponsors playrooms) gave members first hand knowledge of progress in the sorority ' s national philanthropy. Gretchen Giering, Sassy Lowery, Kim Deen, Lori Martin, Christi Cloutier and Leah Vienne clown around during Big Sis-L ' il Sis. Sigma Sigma Sigma Row 1: Reatha Cole (president), Penny Johnson (treasurer), Melanie Dodd (secretary), Paula Ray (membership rush), Charlotte Zumwalt (education director), Gaylynn Gilcrease, Kelly Daughtery, Ashlie Cox. Row 2: Tommy Moore (beau), Kelly Rushton, Kim Deen, Dawn Pardue, Gretchen Giering, Karen Guidry, Lisa Loftin, Christy Cloutier, Terri Dodd, Monica Lee. Row 3: Cathy Jackson, SuSu Williamson, Meredith Turk, Cindy McAbee, Susie Jackson, Linda Kane, Sandra Perret, Melinda Brinkley. Row 4: Marti Elkins, Cindy Ross, Brenda Grayson, Karen DeWeese, Nancy Simmons, Wendy Weaver, Jodi Gay, Kelley Simmons, Lisa Seeger, Tracy Fisher, Mike Sewell (man of the year). Row 5: Kirsten Gernhauser, Leah Vienne, Rhonda Angley, Melee McClendon, Shelly McBroom, Valerie Salter, Christy Moore, Tracy Lee, Sassy Lowery, Any Smith, Susan Phillips, Laurie LeBlanc, Row 6: Felicia Hardy, Melissa Peck, Michelle Kulakowski, Lori Martin, Olivia Maroma, Patti Smiley, Annette Marler, Jon Maynard (beau), Michaela Sampite. Sigma Sigma Sigma 165 Settin g Good Examples Being a member of Alpha Phi Alpha gives young men the opportunity to walk the same path as those before them such as Martin Luther King, Thurgood Marshall, Jessie Owens and a host of other distinguished black men who have been successful in the professional world, said Todd Sterling, president. Alpha Phi Alpha was founded in 1906, the first black fraternity in the world. Since then , members have continued to live up to the motto, First of all. Servants of all. We shall transcend all, in many campus and community service projects. We push our members to attain high scholastic merits as well as extracurricular activities, said Sterling. In addition to various social events throughout the year. Alpha Phi Alpha sponsors various service projects including the Abused Women ' s Clinic in Natchitoches, the Martin Alpha Phi Alpha brothers Cloyd Benjamin, Donald Davis, Dennis Holmes, Lawrence Chatman, Danny Edwards and ]erome Calbert present a Distinguished Service Plaaue to Julian Bond. Luther King March, and the Shriners Hospital. Brotherhood, scholarship and service. ..that ' s what we ' re all about, said Lemuel Marshall, president of Phi Beta Sigma. We ' re a group of men dedicated to culture for service and humanity. Phi Beta Sigma is active in many social and community activities. We offer our members a variety of activities to participate in, Marshall continued. The annual Sickle Cell Anemia drive and a Halloween party for the children at the Natchitoches Day Care Center Alpha Phi Alpha Row 1: Reginald Davis (president), Todd Sterling (vice president), Kendrick Williams (dean of pledges), Alvin Graber (secretary). Row 2: Terrence Martin (treasurer), Jerome Calbert, Eric Willis, Cornell Lowrey (historian), Kevin Greenhouse. 166 Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi Kappa Alpha Psi Row 1: Melvin Johnson (advisor), Reginald Norton (polemarch), DeShon Jenkins (vice polemarch), Gerard Henry (secretary). Row 2: Frank Allen, Major Bailey, Mark Mayfield (treasurer). are just a few of the Services we offer the community. Social events for Phi Beta Sigma include greek shows, dances and greek stomps. As member Donald Hall puts it, we all have fun..ah-ooo-ah, baby! With twelve members taking an active role in our fraternity. Omega Psi Phi is going strong at NSU, according to Michael Mason, president. Not only are we strong here on campus, but throughout the nation. We ' re a very competitive fraternity, he continued. Many of our members have been very successful in their careers. Sidney Thornton, Mark Dupre and Robert Moore are members of the fraternity who have all launched careers in professional football. Mason said. The Omega ' s also participate in many community service projects such as the Clean City Contest and service to the elderly. Nationally, the members support Sickle Cell Anemia and the Assault on Illiteracy program. Members of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity are business-minded young men, said Mark Mayfield, treasurer. Achievement is our main object and this is what we look for in prospective brothers. Good character is also stressed during the pledge period. We have good role models to guide us, he continued. Our advisor, Melvin Johnson, was formerly on the city council and our president, Reginald Horton is Mr. NSU. The chapter has been very active on campus since its founding in 1973. Our members participate in various sports programs and we ' re in close contact with our Shreveport alumnae chapter, Mayfield concluded. Fraternity goals for this year were aimed at bringing the boy ' s club back and collecting funds for the United Negro College Fund from area banks. James Frazier gives his best sales pitch while collecting money for Sickle Cell Anemia. Phi Beta Sigma ' s Adrian Howard, Bobby Hullaby, Donald Hall, Mitch Rowe, Lemuel Marshall and Kazell Williams get their act together before going into an intramural event. mega Psi Phi Row 1: Michael Mason (basileus), Edgar Cooper (vice sileus), Orlando Thrash (keeper of records and seal), Henri I ' esley (keeper of finance). Row 2: LaVelle Dickens (dean of education), Gary Ichardson, Keith Washington, Freddie Vinson, Jr. (keeper of ace). Row 3: William Young (chaplain), James Frazier. Phi Beta Sigma Ronnie Blake (vice president), J.T. Fenceroy, John Stephens, Mitchell Rowe, Terrence Hamilton (parliamentarian), Adrian Howard (treasurer), Eric Sweeney (dean of pledges), Charles Holland (secretary), Kazell Williams, Bobby Hullaby (dove advisor), Donald Hall (director of education), Lemuel Marshall (president). Phi Beta Sigma, Omega Psi Phi 167 With Soiitheni gentlemen and traditional ideas, Kappa Alpha proves that Chivalr y is still alive Kappa Alpha Order is a lot more than a social organization, said Chuck Shaw, president of KA. We provide our members with an environment in which they can establish and enhance their leadership abilities and good character. The basic philosophy of Kappa Alpha is that the acquisition of knowledge and development of good character are the main goals in life, he continued. Through different programs and a little clean fun, KA provides incentive to reach these goals. Following the Civil War in 1865, the founding fathers of Kappa Alpha incorporated the chivalric ideas of old and the reverence of women into their scholastic organization, thus creating the KA Southern Gentleman. The KA ' s at Northwestern are involved in all aspects of student life, from band to student government. We encourage individuality and variation for a more exciting life style and a better learning experience, Shaw said. Of course, KA doesn ' t slack off on the social scene either. The main social event for the KA ' s remains to be Old South, a week long series of parties, all in the southern tradition. The week is highlighted by the annual lawn party held at the historic Beau Fort Plantation near Natchitoches. Since all gentlemen need to cut loose once in a while, KA ' s host the famous Jungle Party during fall rush and Hell ' s Angels in the spring. In Rangi Lint, Mark Roy, Karen Deweese, Richie Trum and Debbie Hawthorne revel in the atmosphere of tht 60th annual Christmas Festival. Pat Watts and George Donaldson find that the second floor of the KA backhouse provides a vantage point for the happenings on the hill. Wrr 168 Kappa Alpha supporting their national philanthropy, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Gamma Psi chapter sponsors the annual Kappa Alpha Boxing Tournament in the spring. Our guys really work hard to fight for those who can ' t fight for themselves, Shaw said. Through the years people will come and go on the hill but the Kappa Alpha ' s will always have their tradition to reflect and stand iJiL In full regalia at the Old South Lawn Party, Gene Flores, Richie Trum, Chuck Shaw, Eric Madson, Mark Roy, Bert Guerrero and Tommy Moore pose in true Southern style. Kappa Alpha Order Row 1: Chuck Shaw (president), Dm LaBorde (vice president), Robby Robinette (recording secretary), Mark Roy (treasurer), Richard Mangum (sergeant-at-arms), Richie Trum (chaplain), Charlotte Zumwalt (rose), Kelly Rushton (southern belle), Anna Traigle (southern belle). Row 2: David Lambert, George Donaldson, Eric Bushnell, Buzzy Crenshaw, David Wolfe, Benny Rankin, Don Pearce, Darrell Heck, Tommy Moore, Pat McPhearson, Pace Thome. Row 3: Scot Jenkins, Brian White, Shane Smith, John Walsh, Darrell Miley, Randy Crow, Gene Flores. Row 4: Johnny Culver, Phillip Gillis, Andrew Ellerd, Rangi Lim, Jerry Eraser, Rus Harris. Despite the tragic loss of their house in ]uly, Kappa Sigma ' s claim they are Hotter Than Ever At this time last semester we really thought things were falling in place for Kappa Sigma. We had a large chapter of enthusiastic members and a lot to show for ourselves, said Steve Horton, treasurer and rush chairman for 1986. The fire over summer brought us down, due to low morale and lack of communication. It took a few months to adjust, but it finally looks like we ' re getting back to normal. Horton was referring to the July 3 blaze which left the Kappa Sigma house on Second Street gutted. The structure had been the home of the Theta-Mu chapter since 1967. Looking back, I realize that members and alumni took the fraternity house for granted. It was a great central meeting place for everyone to hang out. Without it, we have had to strengthen our unity and really come together, Horton continued. Rush was surprisingly successful for the Kappa Sigs despite the fact that Kappa Sigma Row 1: John Ramsey (grand master), Steven Horton (grand treasurer), Eddy Broadway (grand master of ceremonies), Mike Turk, Melissa Canales (starduster), Leah Sherman (starduster), Lisa Bonnette (starduster), Lisa Lawson (dream girl). Row 2: Coy Wayne Gammage, Jesse Griffith, Brian Meaux, Kevin Hopkins, Darren McCauslin, Joe Robertson. Row 3: John St. Andria, Danny Gallien, Jeff Richard, Shawn Wyble, Kevin Peters, Todd Poynter, Clement Flatt. Row 4: Todd Keenan, Keith Colquette, Myles Parker, Robbie Martin, Marshall Carll, Jeff Steers, Marty Maley, Jeff Rachal. Row 5: Dan Medlin, Keith Vercher, Joey Harlan, Scott Repp, Skippy Waters, David Diana, John Kingsley. Row 6: Greg Lewis, Allen Heil, Mike Gibson, Warren Ber, Craig Scott, Tim Bates. rush parties were held off campus. For a short time the fraternity made residence in the abandoned Pi Kappa Phi house on Greek Hill after rush, but later the Alumni Center was offered for the use of chapter activities. Even though we don ' t have a house to offer our members right now, we still give them what they are looking for. . .a sense of belonging, which is a major objective of all fraternities, he said. Pulling for the fraternity in the annual Intramural tug-o-war, the Sig Dogs are led by Thomas Hardee, Marty Maley and Shawn Wyble. 170 Kappa Sigma To keep the members in testive spirits, the Sigs hosted a number of sorority socials, road trips, and the annual Spring Luau. For the Black and White Formal, they cruised on the River Rose steamboat in Shreveport to give the event a new twist. As in every Greek organization. Kappa Sigma has its service aspects too. The national philanthropy for the fraternity is the Kidney Foundation and the Theta-Mu chapter adopts several of their own service projects including the Special Olympics and the St. Judes ' Children ' s Hospital. Posing in Kappa Sigma party style, Todd Poynter, Leah Sherman, Steve Horton, Craig Scott and Eddy Broadway take a busride to McNeese. Supporting their brothers on the Intramural court, Keith Vercher, Mike Kay and Ray Gill watch the action, while Brian Peanut Meaux hams it up. Kappa Sigma 171 A Q ualit y Ex perience Celebrating one year in their new house, members of Sigma Tau Gamma form a unique brotherhood For several years Sigma Tau Gamma has had one disadvantage compared to the other NSU fraternities: no place to call home. Purchasing the Delta Zcta house on Greek Hill has been a worthw hile investment for the up and coming fraternity. We celebrated our one year anniversary this year, said Pat Wyatt, Vice-President of Education. All the hard work prior to fall rush paid off for us this year. We pledged 18 men during fall rush, the largest pledge class Sig Tau has had for several years. Last fall we were excited about moving to the hill and rush seemed to take the back seat, althought it too was very successful, Wyatt added. In addition to rush improvements, the members of Sigma Tau has also been busy restoring the newly acquired house. We ' ve accomplished the goals we set for ourselves as a group, we ' re proud of the progress we ' ve made in a year ' s time, said Bill Doane, president. We ' re 25 different men, working toward a common goal of brotherhood and togetherness. Having our own home has strengthened our ties, Doane added. A quality experience is what we offer men who are a part of our unique brotherhood. Members have the opportunity to learn by accepting responsibility and making important decisions, said Doane. The Sigma Taus are also active in all aspects of campus life, including intramurals and community service projects. One activity of special importance is a fundraiser in connection with the annual Christmas Festival when the fraternity raised over $2,000 this year. Nu chapter at Northwestern hosted a variety of social events including the White Rose Ball, Christmas Formal, Alumnae Reunions, and the annual Rum Runners Party in the spring. Sid Williams and Anne Clifton enjoy the fire while taking a break from dancing. Posing for the camera, Pat Wyatt and Paula Burke make a toast. 172 Sigma Tau Gamma Mickey Stroud ' breaks loose ' at a Sig Tau social. Sigma Tau Gamma Row 1: Bill Doane (president), Charlie Moore (executive vice president), Gil Harrison (vice president of membership), Stan Hippler (vice president of management), Pat Wyatt (vice president of educationh Mike Hartley. Row 2: Jerry Clifton, Michele Lavergne (rose), Marjoree Mike (rose). Jay Ratcliff, Leah Mills, Anne Clifton (rose), Richard Repp. Row 3: John Rees, Chris Eastwood, Steve Chandler, Jerry White, Sid Williams, David Hudgins. Row 4: Rex Piatt, Richard Constance, Eddie Alamilla, Buddy Smith, Daniel Bissel, Mickey Stroud, Kevin Gauthier, James Trammel. Row 5: Carl Morgan, Ethan Flynn, Brian Nichols, Russell Dangeleisen, James Rhea, Chuck Gallien. Sigma Tau Gamma 173 With weekend retreats and a diverse group of men, Theta Chi is Building U p Although small in numbers, members of Theta Chi Fraternity experience a special kind of brotherhood, said Joel Ebarb, president. We are a diverse group, with members from as close as Coushatta and as far away as Italy. Theta Chi offers something for everyone, but more important we give each other a sense of belonging, he added. The brothers of Theta Chi are interested in many facets of NSU, with active representation in SAB, ROTC, Blue Key, and Northwestern theatre. Intramurals also play an important part in group activities. When we band together on the playing field, we are a formidable team, claims Ebarb. Of the more important group activities are week-end retreats. We hold several retreats each year at the Lion ' s Camp in Leesville. Only active brothers and pledges are present at these events and it really gives us the opportunity to enjoy one another ' s company and get to know everyone a Theta Chi Row 1: Debbie Cable (little sister), Dan Kratz (president), Rick Fenoli (vice president), Damian Montelaro (treasurer), VJill James (pledge marshall), Kim Hebert. Row 2: Rachel Heider (daughter) Dara Wallace, Diana Gratten, Mia Manuel, Maria Burke, Linda Bogolin, Dana Dooley (little sisters). Row 3: Leslie Boagni, Elaine Burleigh (little sisters), John Hardwick. Row 4: Van Eush, Donald Gros, Darrell Kirkland, Pat Boudreaux, Johnny Cleveland. Row 5: Anthony Branham, Kelly Oates, Eric Cabrera, Mike Eid, David Piland, Andrew Harrison, Danny Ellis. Row 6: Therrel Henderson, Edward Knowlton, Dewey Granger, Brian Smith, Todd Newell. little better. Special events such as these retreats really helps build the comradcrie among the chapter, he added. The goals of Theta Chi are to provide its members with a family type atmosphere while at school as well as a support system. These qualities are what draws men to Theta Chi and we take pride in making one ' s college days more memorable, said Ebarb. Although brotherhood is the number one priority of Theta Chi, social functions throughout the year give brothers something to look forward to. Socials with NSU ' s sororities. Homecoming, Christmas Party, and of course the annual spring bash Caribbean Debauchery. Damian Montelaro is poised for action during a Theta Chi rush party. 174 Theta Chi ThetaChi 175 Through charity, brotherhood and Intramural trophies, Tau Kappa Epsilon has created A Winnin g Combination Being a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon has been a great experience for me, according to Phil Vaughn, treasurer. We have a great time together and enjoy the fellowship we share. Everyone is different in our fraternity, he continued. We ' ve got guys from just about everywhere, including one from New Jersey. And we ' ve got guys of all ages, even one that ' s thirty-four. We have a very strong brotherhood, and that shows through in the many activities we are involved in, including our alumnae reunions, Vaughn said. As Intramural champions for three years, TKE ' s have become known as the .athletic fraternity on campus. But, TKE also serves in many other capacities. Mike White and Mike Sewell pose with a visiting brother at a TKE rush party. Tau Kappa Epsilon Row 1: Grady Norton (president), Phil Vaughn (educator-treasurer), Harold Rush (secretary), Alan Hardin (sergeant at arms) Row 2: Randy Ryder, Kirt Brasseaux, Keith Nett, George Queen, Roger McConathy, . Row 3: Shaun Bailey, Larry Boyd, Kevin Hammond, Russell Graef. Row 4: Steve Thornton, Doug Hayes, Mike Stamper, Kent Fryar. Row 5: Jason Best, Todd Ford, Chuck Oliff, David Norton, Kent Mastainich. 176 Tau Kappa Epsilon We raise money for our national philanthropy, St. Jude ' s Children Hospital, Vaughn continued. Our fundraising for St. Jude ' s is a week-long event for our chapter. Not only are TKE ' s actively involved in campus activities, but also boast of a very large little sister program. Our little sisters help out in lots of ways, sponsoring fundraisers for special projects, such as house improvements, social events and overall spirit boosters, he said. Pledge trainer Phil Vaughn admires the paddle presented to him by the 1986 pledge class, as Kevin Hammond and Kent Fryar look on. It ' s a TKE tradition that the hegemon, or pledge trainer, receive a paddle made by the pledges. Phil Vaughn and Chris Pearce look on as Mike White studies his next pool shot. Tau Kappa Epsilon 177 Leadership, scholarship, service and social life. . It ' s All Greek to Them Canales smile for the camera in Natchitoches Hall. Catching that Demon spirit, Tri Sigma ' s Amy Whitford, Reatha Cole, Patti Smiley and Susan Phillips enjoy a football game with Kappa Alpha ' s Brian White and Buzzy Crenshaw. Jeff Rachal and Jeff Steers watch the game closely, while Todd Keenan, Intramural chairman for Kappa Sigma, seems distracted. 178 Greek Ufe Sig Tau ' s Eddie Alamilla gives Greg Burkhead a hard time after an Intramural basketball game. Kim McDonald and Espra Andrews prepare chapter music for Sigma Kappa ' s chapter inspiration. Omega ' s Michael Mason and Henri Wesley clown around in the lobby of Natchitoches Hall. Kelly Oates welcomes Raymond Miller to a Theta Chi Fall rush party. Greek Life 179 Mi Academics Aeademies Tina Dutile, editor No more colleges... just departments.. .the Old Trade School Building becomes the Old Basic Studies Building and the new- Louisiana School annex... new faces.. .and long time administrators leave...Alost puts the word out that academics are in... at last a new catalog appears after two years of waiting... degree programs are cancelled.. .attendance policies now affect upperclassmen as well as freshmen and sophomores... Admissions and Recruiting are once again combined and moved to Roy Hall.. .over 400 housing scholarsiiips are given to graduating seniors in the Louisiana area... three ISEP students spend the fall semester at NSU while one NSU student studies abroad.. .and NSU receives honors for having one of the highest passing rates on the National Teacher ' s Exam. Times are changing. Finally NSU alumni can be proud of their school and its accomplishments. Academics 181 Mrs. Elise James slowly approaches a car entering the front gates to distribute various materials to incoming freshmen. All faculty tvere present to assist in welcoming students to Northwestern. Due to Northwestern ' s present state of financial emergency, several deans, faculty members, and civil service emp loyees were forced to leave their jobs. The streamlining i. a part of Alost ' s reorganization plan for the university. Yang Li-Win, a distinguished scholar from Peking University, highlights current issues with Dean Graham. Li- Win was a guest of the history department. Rougher grading standards, academic policies, and overall quality a top priority in Alost ' s quest to Make the Grade There have been many attempts to discover Northv estern ' s problems. Consultants have been brought to NSU to evaluate all academic programs and possibly make adjustments where needed. But this never worked. When the Board of Regents selected Dr. Alost as president they plainly stated that this would be Northwestern ' s last chance to survive as a university. Dr. Alost has accepted the challenge. Immediately following Alost ' s first day as president he made drastic changes concerning Northwestern ' s problems concerning fiscal budgets and academic viewpoints. Over 50 faculty members, both tenured and untenured, were terminated in efforts to control the budget. The positions of five deans were reduced to three, an undergraduate dean, a graduate dean, and a provost for the satellite campuses. The university was in complete turmoil the last few weeks of the sunnmer session. The fall semester was quite different for those coming back for the first time since the spring. They were greeted by faculty members all over campus. Registration was rather smooth, and classes began as normal, with a few changes. Attendance policies now affect all students regardless of classification. The grading policies are tougher to master. All of these adjustments came years after they were needed. A better future is in sight for NSU. Newspapers around the state are complimenting NSU for its drastic changes. We can finally hold our heads high. Dr. Alost completes housecleaning in Sabine Dormitory. Students living in the dorms this fall were surprised by its new look. A computer demonstration was given by the business department for family day. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Lachney, current NSU faculty, view the new software with interested parents. Academics 183 184 President Alost Louisiana School director hired at Northwestern as The Big Guy Dr. Robert Alost, a former Northwestern dean, department head and faculty member, became the 16th president of NSU in mid-June, and has begun to reorganize and take a long-range look at the University and its goals. We need to show Northwestern as a vibrant entity that people will want to be a part of, Alost said. We need to make this place start vibrating. ..it doesn ' t happen instanteously. Alost believes that with everyone working for the same goal that this can become a new Northwestern. He plans to make the students and academics the top priority for NSU. Regarding recruitmg for NSU, Dr. Alost stated, I ' m personally going to visit principals and superintendents, and NSU will continue Superintendent ' s Residential Scholarships for freshman. Hopefully, too, we can work with the University ' s budget and create more work jobs on campus for our students. Alost believes that NSU ' s biggest resources are the students. The students are what make up a university, and Alost believes that it is important that the things that the university participates in are for the students best interests. The day after I became president I met with the Governor and several legislators and we secured the money for dormitory and dining hall renovations, said Alost. Alost believes in change. He alsd knows that change is the only thing t President Alost 185 - that will save NSU. President ' s wife leaves the classroom to take on the responsibilities of The First Lady First L dy Alma Alost, is enjoying her role of supporting her husband is president of Northwestern. Mrs. Alost, a former second-grade teacher at NSU Elementary Laboratory School, feels that her role is to mesh the relationship between Northwestern and its surroundings. She wants NSU to be accepted in the community and for there to be a closeness between our local area and NSU. Mrs. Alost believes that as economics improve things will also improve at NSU. Alost has taken a year off from teaching to accomplish the many things that her role demands. Moving into the president ' s home on campus has been hectic, she said. There is so much to do. She has furnished the president ' s home with furniture that was broken and stored around campus. A carpenter has helped in the refinishing of the furniture. Alost remembers her days as an undergraduate at Northwestern State College. She says the sidewalks around Varnado Hall remind her most of the past. The Alosts have three sons, 29, 27, and 15. The oldest two sons arc married, while the youngest attends the Ninth Grade Center. One objective that the new first lady would like to see accomplished is to preserve the Caldwell bricks and clean up around Caldwell Hall. Another interest of hers is to see that area landscap)cd and dedicated to those that helped build this school. Mrs. Alost feels that it is important for an inventory be made of all the furniture that belongs to the university so that there will be a record of all furniture owned by NSU. Mrs. Alost is striving to preserve the beauty of Northwestern ' s campus. She feels that it is an important part of her role, and one that she will enjoy. 186 Mrs. Alost Dr. Alost officially takes the reigns as president at a press conference in mid-June. Alost made a promise that he and his wife would do what they could to correct the problems of the ailing university. Dr. and Mrs. Alost welcome parents to the annual family day celebration. Mrs. Alost redecorated their home with furniture from Varnado Hall and some previously stored around campus. Alma Alost, an educator and mother, assumes the role as the official hostess of Northwestern. She often plans activities to encourage student involvement in the ■niversity. Mrs. Alost 187 S Vice Presidents Organizational restructuring gives increased responsibilities to the Executive Cabinet Dr. Alost ' s first appointments to his administration were two former NSU students and one member of the Louisiana Board of Regents staff. Dr. James Haley, who was Superintendent of Beauregard Parish schools before moving to Northwestern, is vice-president of university affairs. He earned his bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees from NSU and served as an adjunct professor for the university ' s Fort Polk campus. Haley was a teacher and coach for 17 years in DeRidder, Winnfield, and Baton Rouge before moving to the Beauregard Parish School Board office. Haley is responsible for all non-academic affairs, such as university budgets, maintenance, buildings, and personnel . He holds the responsibilities of the former vice-presidents of fiscal affairs and university affairs. Haley ' s background at NSU begins in his college years as a NSU basketball player, developed as an instructor at the military base, and has peaked with his appointment as vice-president. His eagerness to help the university and his students far exceeds anything of the past. One of his top priorities is the renovation of Louisiana and Vamado Halls, a project scheduled for completion in the late spring. Our goal is to gradually renovate all dormitories in the next three years so that we can operate at full capacity when on-campus enrollment increases. Dr. Dale Thorn, vice-president of academic affairs, holds bachelor ' s and master ' s degrees from Louisiana State University and a doctorate from Flordia State University. He served on the Board of Regents staff for 11 years before coming to NSU. Before accepting his new position Thorn had been associate commissioner of higher education since 1980. Thorn ' s background as an educator has become evident in his administrative policies concerning education. The university attendance policy, which once contained provisions for all freshmen and sophomores has been revised to include all upperclassmen alike. A possible change in the university grading school is one of Thorn ' s projects since he believes in a strong academic system. Thorn ' s educational interests also include teaching some news writing classes in the journalism department. Mr. Jerry Pierce was promoted from Assistant to the president to Executive Assistant to the president. Pierce has been an active supporter of NSU since he was a student working toward his degree in journalism. His experience in the classroom as well as with the public make his job as director of the news bureau much easier. Among Pierce ' s activities in his position include directing the Louisiana Hall of Fame Banquet annually, chairman of the Student Media Board, director of the news bureau, and leading in the absence of the president. Vice-Presidents 189 Three deans rule in president ' s attempt to establish a University colle ge At the beginning of the fall semester Dr. Alost announced the end of the five individual colleges and the formation of a university-wide college. With this change was the termination of five deans and the reassigning of three to handle undergraduate and graduate students, and a satellite campus dean. Dr. Edward Graham, dean of instruction, is now one of the three administrators directly working with students. His responsibilities as dean have increased tremendously with the recent reorganization of the various colleges. Graham, a graduate of UC and LSU, said that he is impressed with the initiative of students since he has been dean. He believes that students around NSU are always receptive to comments and are always appreciative for any help given. Graham now directs all students in the former university colleges. His office is staffed by three secretaries, one handling business, education, and the arts and sciences. One of Graham ' s goals is to see the university catalog to completion. It has been two years since NSU has been able to give its incoming freshmen a catalog to begin their term. Graham predicts that the catalog will appear in the late spring. The New NSU will provide a personal touch, a goal we have had for years. It will become a reality this year. Graham ' s hobbies represent the variety that his college offers. He is interested in chemistry, physics, laboratory experiments, and music. Dr. Mildred Bailey ' s position as dean of the Graduate School has increased in responsibility and accuracy in the last two years. This fall Bailey also became the director of Institutional Research and Equal Opportunity Employer relations. two positions requiring many more hours of work. Institutional Research is reponsible for all statistics leaving the university. Our state funding is based on the accuracy of these records and therefore must be as accurate as possible. The Graduate School has operated on a more professional basis in the last year. I believe all students get personal assistance when wanted, and my office is there for that one need. Along with her many administrative duties. Bailey teaches reading classes in the education department, oversees the Graduate Council, chairs the Council for University Research of Institutional Administrators, and directed of the Southern Association collegiate study last spring. She holds the doctorate of education in reading from the University of Mississippi. Dr. Roger W. Best is the Dean of Provost of the university ' s Fort Polk campus and also coordinator of the university ' s continuing education program. Best is a native of Nebraska and graduated from the University of Nebraska. Best has been provost of the Fort Polk campus until President Alost appointed him as dean of the satellite campuses. Best believes that Fort Polk students are the better students to work with. Grades are obviously better because officers are stationed at Fort Polk. Since they are non-traditional students they are a more fragmented group, Best said. Best encourages his students to increase the rate of speed at which they learn. He believes that students should create options for themselves, such as what to do after college. He suggests not selecting a major for the first year of college. Everything comes in time, he said. Bailey Graham 190 College Deans Roles of recruiting, housing, and student services updated to Facilitate chan ge Mrs. Georgia Beasley believes that NSU ' s key to success is a successful recruiting system. Beasley, who now directs the office of admissions and recruiting, has some new ideas concerning a system for recruiting. We have recruiters throughout the state attending high school career rughts and special events. I need NSU students who have attended Louisiana high schools to assist us in recruiting. Immediately after Beasley became director, the offices of admissions, recruiting, and scholarships were combined and moved to Roy Hall. Our move has made us easier to find. Since our offices have been combined and moved we can handle more problems personally such as financial aid. Since all administrative offices are close most problems can be handled immediately, Beasley said. Beasley ' s past experience as a high school administrator gives her that extra lead in recruiting. I have faith in this new system. It ' s successfulness will be tested next fall, when we see enrollment ficures. Mr. Harold Boutte, a past high school coach and administrator, came to Northwestern after directing the housing department at the Louisiana School for three years. Boutte took the position of director during a bad period since housing enrollment has been dropping steadily for the past few years. He first move as director was to have the dormitories cleaned and painted, a task rarely accomplished in campus housing. The closing of Varnado and Louisiana Hall caused Natchitoches, Rapides, and Sabine Halls ' occupancy to increase. His plan is to renovate two dorms per year in hopes to have all dormitories in full operation in 3-4 years. Boutte ' s role as housing director goes farther than just monitoring the dorms. He is responsible for PFM, the university food service in both dining halls, as well as all housing-related functions for the Louisiana School, since the jobs were merged in the summer. A new look has taken over in all dorms. The sun decks in Sabine are open, plants are spread around the rooms, and the food is better. It ' s a challenge. I meet new people. I can do more with more students, Boutte said. He feels more comfortable knowing that the dormitory situation at NSU is better because of the improvements made. Fred Fulton, former Beauregard Parish assistant superintendent of schools, was appointed director of student life at NSU after Alost became president. Fulton, who earned bachelor ' s and master ' s degrees in physical education from NSU, never expected to return to his Alma Mater as an administrator. After being a teacher, coach, and administrator for Beauregard Parish School board for 21 years, I had never thought of considering another job. But everyone does some thoughts of moving to higher positions. Having known Dr. Alost as a colleague and working closely with Dr. Haley as superintendent of schools for Beauregard Parish, I gave the job a great deal of consideration and decided that it would be a good move. ' f Replacing the former Dean of Student ' s position, the new Director of Student Life has the same responsibilities as Dean. Fulton ' s long-term goals as student life director include formatting plans to be implemented in the future, such as student life, housing, food service, and commuting. I cannot just jump into a job and know what moves I will make. I need to get a feel of things happening and move from there, Fulton said. Fulton 192 Student Services Student Services 193 Puttin g us to the test Family Day major success for parents and university Once again Family Day made a lasting impression on the parents that came to Natchitoches to sec what their children liked about Northwestern. I never expected to see this type of environment, said one parent making her way to the Alost ' s reception at the president ' s home. Since statewide papers told of Northwestern ' s skeptical future, I was unsure of sending my son to school here. You cannot imagine how surprised I was when I saw the campus in full operation, full of students and busy surroundings. Family Day events have been held many years for the purpose of giving parents an informal tour of the campus. This year was a special one, though. Parents were able to see their children ' s living quarters have lunch in the dining hall, attend a football game, attend various activities concerning parents and colleges, and most of all, spend time with their children at their new home. I know we made the right choice, said one parent. Saturday morning activities for parents included free golfing at Northwestern Hills. Over 200 parents were on campus during the annual event. Dr. and Mrs. Alost welcome Mr. and Mre. Pearce to the reception in honor of all NSU parents after the football game. The president extended a challenge to all parents to encourage at least one student to attend Northwestern. A picnic lunch in Iberville Dining Hall began festivities for the game. A tour of the. campus followed, and parents were encouraged to attend the football game against Delta State. Welcome to gether, family and friends forever, was the theme of this year ' s family day. An afternoon pep rally featured The Spirit of Northwestern marching band, directed by Mr. Bill Brent. Family Day 195 Times are changing, as evident for The Future of Journalist; A year of change at Northwestem-a microcosm of this year has been our own journalism program. The former publications ' adviser, Peter Minder, along with 60 faculty members, was terminated when NSU was found to be in financial trouble, then a long time professor in the Journalism degree program. Franklin Presson, retired in January. To fill the gaps in the department, adjunct professors were hired as well as trained journalists elsewhere on the campus. Local attorney John Williams instructed the communications law course. Bill Bauman of KSLA-TV in Shreveport taught broadcast news production, and Jim Wilson of the Louisiana Business Journal worked with the beginning newswriting students. Dr. Ron McBride, media specialist at the Louisiana School for Math, Sciences, and the Arts, helped with the introductory class in broadcasting. Then a special person became the highest ranking faculty member-Dr. Dale Thorn, vice-president of academic affairs and a former journalist, instructed the investigative news writing semmar. For the first time in many years, a graduate student assisted in teaching journalism classes as well as advising Sigma Delta Chi— the Society of Professional Journalists. In addition to new faces in the program, the production of the student media became a total in-house project except for the actual printing. An Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a laser printer was used to set type for the Current Sauce and Potpourri, as well as being the central focus of a new classs in design and layout. The office suite was rearranged to make a layout room for all the media. So the latest in desktop publishing became a commonplace item in the department of journalism. The enrollment in journalism actually increased by several students over the past year with over 100 students declaring it as their major, with three possible emphasis areas-broadcasting, news editorial, or public relations. An event looming in the horizon for journalism is the Regent ' s Review. In a multi-year project, the Louisiana Board Mr. Frank Presson, professor of journalism for many years, retired at the end of the fall semester. Among his teaching duties was advising PRSSA, the Public Relations Student Society of America. Lance Ellis demonstrates the new computer equipment for an advanced journalism class. Ellis is sports editor of the Current Sauce. 196 Journalism of Regents began several years ago reviewing doctoral programs, then master ' s and professional degrees; now the review of undergraduate programs is underway. Among the first to be examined is journalism. A team will visit NSU ' s journalism department in the fall. With new faces and new activities the journalism program can be seen as a reflection of the exciting, innovative activities taking place in academics at NSU with an increased focus on the student as the most important product of NSU. I Mr. Jerry Pierce, Lesa Hatley, and Dr. Dale Thorn gel acquainted at The Major Event— a reception for all journalism majors, sponsored by Journalism 4180-Advanced Public Relations. Brian Atkinson prepares letterhead for the Current Sauce billing system. Atkinson serves as advertising manager of the publications. Journalism 197 Longer Lines, Shorter Wait Renewed Registration We ' ve all heard the complaints before about the long lines and disorganization that we have all experienced with Northwestern registration. And this year is no exception. The lines coming out of the ballroom were ridiculous, to say the least. Some students complained of waiting over two hours. The problem seems to be perennially passed on to the computer system. The computers are slow. ..there are too many users. ..there is too much lag time. While the computers are lagging, the students are wilting. Long lines might have been a problem with registration, but as far as the academic side of the process.. .things went amazingly smooth. To our knowledge, there were no real horror stories circulating about not being able to find files, or not knowing what college or department they were enrolled in. The dean of instruction was simply, on the ball. With one dean, there was little confusion. And the dean ' s office was helpful and accessible to the students. No more running all over campus looking for somebody ' s office. ..often somebody a student had never seen. Rather, there was a visible man in charge. And questions, that were once complicated, and were often left unanswered, could be addressed. Judy Vigil waits while her schedule of classes is being put into the computer. A student trys to work out her schedule so that no classes conflict. 98 Registration So, although many problems still remain with registration, a large part of the confusion of the past has been rectified. With the new administrative structure of Northwestern comes a new service to the student: mainly from our dean of instruction. And that ' s the good side of registration... -Craig Scott Current Sauce Norene Barrios assists students during fee payment for Spring registration. Students tyring to pay their fees often faced long lines. Alost awards fellowships to deserving faculty and names Distinguished Faculty Chairs and Awards Three Northwestern State University professor were honored as recipients of NSU ' s first Distinguished Facuhy Chair awards. The three Distinguished Faculty Chair honors, which included $1,500 cash awards for the recipients, were presented during NSU ' s annual mid-year commencement exercises in Prather Coliseum. Honored for professional excellence and outstanding service to NSU, the recipients of the first distinguished Faculty Chair awards were Dr. Kenneth L. Williams, professor and specialist in herpetology for the Department of Biology and Microbiology; Dr. Stan Chadick, professor and an authority on mathematics education for the Department of Mathematics; and Dr. Gail Cheramie, assistant professor and an expert in school psychology for the Department of Psychology. In addition to the $1,500 cash awards which were presented during the graduation ceremonies, the three recipients of the Distinguished Faculty Chairs also received commemorative Distinguished Faculty Chair Awards were bestowed on Dr. Kenneth Williams, Dr. Stan Chadick, arui Dr. Gail Cheramie. plaques. A faculty member and researcher at Northwestern since 1966, Williams is a nationally recognized herpetologist who serves as the department ' s museum curator of amphibians and reptiles. The collection has approximately 5,300 catalogued and 2,000 uncatalogued specimens from many regions of the world. Chadick, considered a leader in mathematics education at local, state, and national levels, first joined the NSU mathematics faculty in 1969. He served as assistant professor, associate professor and professor and department chairman during a term which lasted until 1983, when he began a two-year assignment as curriculum coordinator for the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts. He returned to NSU as a mathematics professor in 1985. As an authority on school psychology. Dr. Cheramie not only serves as an assistant professor of psychology at Northwestern, a positioi, she has held since 1982, but since 1985 has served on a part-time basis as a school psychologist for the Natchitoches Parish School System. 200 Faculty Chair Awards j said retired NSU purchasing agent Sylvan R. Sibley, who nominated both Smith and Rachal. There have been many times that his flowers and landscape areas on campus have been cited in the media, generating positive reaction for the university. He added, A trip across these 1,000 acres of Northwestern will reflect Jerry Smith ' s abilities and his dedication to his job. Rachal joined the Northwestern staff in 1974, and in 1981 was promoted to central receiving and warehouse supervisor. He has been an member of NSU ' s warehouse staff for the past eleven years. Said Sibley, Roy is an unusual employee. He takes pride in his work, requires those under him to perform efficiently , and is very loyal to his supervisors and the university. He added, I believe that Roy will continue to receive promotions and important work assignments at Northwestern. He has unique abilities, and those abilities and skills make him a great asset to Northwestern. Northwestern State University I president Dr. Robert Alost has announced the selection of the three I staff members as recipients of NSU ' s j first Distinguished Service Awards. Each received $1,500 in cash and a commemorative plaque. ; The Distinguished Service Award i recipients are Roy Rachal, central receiving and warehouse supervisor; Jerry Smith, grounds superintendent; and Eugene Christmas, athletic trainer. All non-classified and Civil Service employees were eligible for the Distinguished Service Awards. • Nominees from around the university I were evaluated on the basis of ' proficiency in performance of duties, attitude demonstrated in carrying out I professional responsibilities, efforts that go beyond the call of duty, professional achievements, community involvment and other professional and personal accomplishments. Christmas, Northwestern athletic trainer and physical therapist, has been a member of the NSU Athletic Department staff since 1964. He is a graduate of NSU, where he served as a student trainer and earned a bachelor ' s degree in health and physical education. He also received a master ' s degree in educational administration from NSU in 1956 and graduated from the Louisiana School of Physical Therapy at Charity Hospital in New Orleans in 1957. Northwestern assistant to the president Jerry Pierce, who recommended Christmas for the honor, said, Eugene Christmas personifies distinguished and unselfish service to his institution, to his profession, and to mankind. Pierce added, Any recognition that Eugene receives— and he has earned numerous honors—is insufficient to express the esteem in which he is held at the university and in the community. He has touched and enriched thousands of lives, and the people of Northwestern and Natchitoches consider him a rare and cherished treasure. Since joining Norhtwestem in October of 1981, Smith has held responsibily for the maintenance of the more than 1,000 acres comprising NSU ' s main camDus in Natchitoches. I remember when Jerry was honored by a local flower club for excellence, Recipients of the Distinguished Service Awards were Roy Rachal, Jerry Smith, and Eugene Christmas. Faculty Chair Awards 201 Tests, Activities, and Fun Planned for Over 200 Students in NSU ' s Scholars ' Weekend During the weekend of February 6-7 some of Louisiana ' s best and brightest high school seniors were at Northwestern for a weekend of testing, fun, and excitement as they attended Scholars ' Weekend. According to Georgia Beasley, director of admissions and recruiting, the purpose of the weekend was to bring outstanding scholars who had made an ACT score of 20 or better to our university. We felt that these students had excellent potentials for collegiate studies and by doing this we were emphasizing our rising academic standards at Northwestern. These students spent an all expense paid weekend on campus, during which they had the opportunity to take placement tests in Mathematics, English, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, French, Accounting, and Computer Literacy. By taking these tests, students could earn up to 12 hours of college credit, as well as a chance to receive a $850.00 Freshman Residential Scholarship for two semesters. The scholarships were designed to reward students who had high ACT scores and planned to enroll at Northwestern. During their stay these students were given an opportunity to meet faculty members, preview student life, tour the campus and make new friends. They were also honored with a theme dinnei and dance. Beasley noted that departments on campus were available on Saturday morning to talk with students who were interested in a particular major field of study. These people were available to answer any questions students ha(J concerning a particular field of study or our university, she said. Dr. Dale Thorn, Vice-President of Academic Affairs greets high school studentt attending Scholars ' Weekend. m I 202 Scholars Weekend Dr. Thomas Eppler instructs students attending Scholars ' Weekend on testing information. Students attending Scholars ' Weekend were shown various points around campus by Mr. Georgia Beasley. Scholars ' Weekend 203 Keynote speaker Mrs. Mary Evelyn Parker is assisted by President Alost and Dr. Dale Thorn prior to commencement. Awarding of Honorary Degree among festivities at NSU ' s Fall Graduation Tandy Jean Brown of Natchitoches was the top-ranking senior among 324 summer and fall graduates that received degrees at Northwestern State University ' s annual mid-year commencement exercises. Paula Marie Rubin ofOpelousas, was the second-ranking undergraduate of the 1986 mid-year graduating class. She finished her career at NSU with an academic average of 3.869 to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in computer and information systems. Graduating with cum laude honors, ranking third through seventh, were Jack Bryant Bedell, Natchitoches, 204 Commencement Bachelor of Arts in English, 3.804; Carolyn S. Dunn, Natchitoches, Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems, 3.839; Catherine Hollenbach, Shreveport, Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, 3.821; Sandra Louise Timm McBride, New Orleans, Bachelor of Nursing, 3.791; and Susanne Stinebrickner, Many, Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, 3.819. Highlights of Northwestern ' s mid-year commencement exercises included the awarding of the honorary degree of Doctor of Public Administration to the graduation program ' s keynote speaker Mrs. Mary Evelyn Parker, the presentation of $1,500 checks to each of the three professors recognized this fall as recipients of NSU ' s first Distinguished Faculty Chairs, and the awarding of eight specialist and doctoral degrees. Mrs. Parker was awarded the honorary degree by NSU President Dr. Robert Alost because she was a Northwestern graduate who had distinguished herself in public service. She was in her fifth term as state treasurer and rece ntly retired from office in January. Alost also presented $1,500 checks to three NSU professors who were selected this Fall to receive Northwestern ' s first Distinguished Faculty Chair awards. Honored with Distinguished Faculty Chairs in recognition of their professional excellence and outstanding service to NSU were Dr. Kenneth L. Williams, Professor and Specialist in Herpetology for the Department of Biology and Microbiology; Dr. Stan R. Chadick, Professor and an authority on mathematics education for the Department of Mathematics; and Dr. Gail Cheramie, Assistant Professor and an expert in school psychology for the Department of Psychology. Candidates for mid-year graduation at Northwestern were presented and the honor roll read by Dr. J. Dale Thorn, Vice-President of Academic Affairs. Degrees were conferred by Alost. This was the first Northwestern commencement for Alost and Thorn since Alost became president of the University in June of 1986. Receiving top honors at commencement were Tandy Jean Brown, Paula Rubin, Jack Bedell, Carolyn Dunn, and Mary Evelyn Parker, who received her honorary Doctorate of Public Service. Members of the Purple Jackets escort graduates during commencement exercises. Purple Jackets are the official hostesses for Northwestern. Richard Johnson is presented his degree from Dr. Alost. Johnson received a job from Merrill Lynch in the northern portion of the United States. Commencement 205 Individuals Laurie Thornton, editor Kay Lane competes for Miss Louisiana after being selected as Northwestern ' s Lady of the Bracelet... Johnny Cox elected SGA president after series of contestations... Elise James promoted to director of External Affairs.. .John Ramsey selected editor of Current Sauce for third term... Tim Jacobs receives the Blue Key Award while Beth Sandiford receives the Purple Jacket Award for dedication to their organizations. . .Shayne Fitzwilliam finishes season as Gulf Star champion with 20-0 record.. .Eraser Snowden elected vice-chair of the Louisiana Endowment of the Humanities.. .Dr. Millard Bienvenu retires from the counseling center... Melissa Canales reigns as State Eair Queen... Ricky Trumm elected treasurer of SGA.. .Greg Burke fills new position of athletic fundraiser... and Jodi Werfal takes position of SAB president. Individuality is a trait that can only be seen when people take the initiative to get involved. Individuals 207 Arlene Airhart Nursing Education Arthur Allen Biology Carol Allen Nursing Sue Anderson Nursing Andrew Bacdayan Business Thomas Bedient Military Science Judy Boone Business Thomas Boone Business Bert Boyd Mathematics Rinonda Braden Business Slee Brown Nursing Bill Bryant Art William Buchanan Library Burton Buckley Biology Marie Burkhead Business Thomas Bums Biology Louvienia Carter Nursing Gail Cheramie Psychology Raymond Qiristensen lET Tena Cochran Home Economics Cordon Coker Physical Education Tommy Covington Mathematics Christine Craig Nursing Walter Creighton Accounting Jennifer Creswell Nursing Vii]ginia Crossno Home Economics JohnCucka Business Celia Decker Home Economics Patricia Dennis Human Services Sandra Dennis Nursing 208 Airhart-Dennis Faculty 1 5 1 7 fee vuJMll 13 Ml WiUiam Dennis lET Daniel Durr Campus Police Henry Edwards Staff Thomas Eppler lET Mona Fletcher Nursing Robert Folden Staff Ed Gage Nursing Clara Gates Nursing Donald Gates Psychology Deborah Glassell Nursing Hurst Hall Human Services Grady Harper Art Charlie Harrington Library Camille Hawthorne Student Services Beth Hayes Nursing Mary Hilton Staff JoAnn Himaya Nursing Eleanor Hollis Library Walter Holmes Biology Ben House ROTC Sandra Hussey Library Maxine Johnson Nursing Freddie Jordan ROTC Sallie Kelly Nursing DwayneKruse Biology KentLachney Business RondaLachney Business Abbie Landry Library Judith Lott College Success JohnMagee Nursing Sissy Maycaux Library Dorcas McCormick Nureing Maureen McHale Psychology Doris McSwain Nursing Don McVVilliams Aviation Sam Misuraca Horticulture Susan Molstad Faculty Rivers Murphy Art Pamela Newman Human Services Bryan Nye ROTC Tamera Peach Faculty Lorraine Penrod Nursing Betty Perkins Nursing Betty Pickett Physical Education Roland Pippin Social Studies Dudley Pitt Mathematics Norann Planchock Home Economics Lissa Pollacia Computer Science Frank Presson Journalism Robert Reynolds ROTC Ivy Riley Staff Mary Roberts Art Elizabeth Saunders Nursing Randall Sexton Faculty Bill Shaw lET Mary Shivers Staff Pam Simmon s Nursing Susan Snell Nursing Dick Stalling Biology Mary Mann Home Economics 210 Mann-Stalling Faculty Elliott-Williams Faculty 211 Ruby Lee Aaron Natchitoches; FR Tamer Burhan Abdel Hadi jordan; SR Mahdi Ahmad Abu-Lail Jerusalem; SR Charles W. Adams Many; SR Karen Ann Adams Shreveport; FR Karen Denise Adams Rayville; SO Cindy S. Affeltranger Tioga; SO Mahmond Ahmadi SR RafiqAfmal Pakistan;SC! Edward M. Alamilla Miami, FL; SU Folasade Adunola Alawoya Lagos, Nigeria SR Robert Oluqbenga Alawoya Lagos, Nigeria SR Anita Sue Alexander Coushatta; SR Earl L. Alexander Shreveport; ]R Nancy Poshedley Alexander: Shreveport;]R Adrienne Alane Allen Bayou Chicot; SO Frank Allen Alexandria; JR Susan J. Allen Winnfield; SO Kristin Maria Allred Mansfield; ]R Eida M. Al-Sofiani Natchitoches Kevin S. Ammons Zwolle; FR Gary W. Anders Leesville;SR Loree Jeanette Anders Pleasant Hill; FR Pamela Faye Anders Leesville; SR Daniel Anderson Ashland;]R Detra Lajuna Anderson Alexandria; SO Kimberly Ann Anderson Florien; SO Leigh Ann Anderson Plain Dealing; SR Tahirah Shujuan Anderson New Orleans; Fl Tina Marie Anderson Zivolle; FR 212 Aaron-Anderson Rhonda Jean Angely Shreveport; JR Kimberly M. Antee Inglewood, CA; JR Carletta Dancne Anthony Natchitoches; JF Kay Anthony Florien; SR Sylvester Roque Natchitoches; SR Karen Theriot Ardoin Minden; SO Ayman H. Amuoot Damascus, Syria; SR Rhonda Lynn Arthur Negreet; FR Leeneen Plyshette Ashton Shreveport; FR Tina M. Bacdgalope Grand Chenier; SR JoAnne Marie Baez Ponce, PR; GRD Janice Marie Bagley Leesville; SO Sihong Bai Mainland, China; FR Tineke ' P. Baker Haughton; SO Teresa Ann Baker Mansfield; FR Dale W. Barberousse Noble; FR Hanna Barkas Minden; JR LaDonna Barks Shreveport; SR Carol E. Baker Natchitoches; SR Donna Orene Barnett Natchitoches; FR Sandra Lynn Barnett Plain Dealing; FR Sharon Denise Barnett Keithville; SO Linaclaire Basco Mawy; JR Brad Bates Jena; CRD Susan Christine Bays Shreveport; FR DuAnn Beck Alexandria; GRD Margaret E. Beck Campti; JR Cloyd Benjamin Natchitoches Stacey L. Benjamin Bordelonville; SO Johnnie Evertte Bennett Singer; FR Angely-Bennett 213 Shannon Bcnnell Natchitoches; ]R Victoria Benson Monroe; FR Jaime Berendson Natchitoches; SO Yvonne Bemucho Miwy; FR Pamela Berry Noble; SR Cindy Lou Belhel Mansfield; FR Darlene L. Beverly Bunkie; FR Michael Ray Bias Texarkana, AR; FR Lauren Anne Bienvenu Natchitoches; SR Tina Lynn Blac Baker;SK Mavis K. Blake Natchitoches; SR Lisa J. Blakevsray Anacoco; SR Sandy Blakeway Anacoco; SO Nena E. Blalock Saline; SO Tammie Blanchard Fairmew-Alpha; SR Lucy J. Blodgetl Mexico City; SR Annie R. Bloxson Pensacola, FL; SO Linda Bogolin St. Francisville; JR Ronald T. Bogus Coushatta; SR Valerie Boivin Cannes, France Anne P. Bolin Shreveport; SR Kimberly Gail Booth Lexington, KY; SR Lacqueline B. Booze Alexandria; SR Antonia A. Borjas Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela JR Ines A. Borjas Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela; ]R Carla S. Boullion Winnie, TX; JR Angela Kaye Bradford Leesmlle; SR Ronald D. Brandon Natchitoches; GRD Denise Michelle Braxton Natchitoches; FR Laura Lane Breaux FR 214 Bennett-Breaux ' W 1 n ii .V .iA t wf t§ If ' , t i n ▼if J T f F Mm ' Kathy J. Brewer Natchitoches; SO Michelle Brewe r Winnfield; SO Sherry DeAnn Brewer Simpson; SO Charlotte Ann Bridges f onen; FR JoAnn Bridgewater Shreveport; JR Eddy D. Broadway Robeline; JR Robin Broadway Provencal; SO Tilmon Ray Broadway Robeline; FR Sabrina Ellen Brocato Shreveport; FR Jenifer C. Brooks Jonesville; FR Rhonda Kay Brooks Natchitoches; FR Doris Lanette Brossett Cloutierville; JR Pamela Anne Broussard Vinton; SO Caprice Marie Brown Paincourtmlle; SO Christy Brown Alexandria; SO Denise L. Brown Mansfield; JR Gerald D. Brown Shreveport; FR Ilze Brown Altoona, PA; GRD Juanita F. Brown Natchitoches; SO Miriam T. Brown Kenner;]R Rudgerick Van Brown Shreveport; SO Stacy R. Brown: Monroe; FR Tandy Jean Brown Natchitoches; SR Connie H. Bruce Zwolle; SO James David Bruns St. Louis, MO; SR Daniel Lee Bryant Montgomery; FR Wendy Lynne Bumgardner Ashland; FR S. Kay Bunyard Mansfield; JR Maria Burke Cottonport; JR Paula Burke Cottonport; SR Brewer-Burke 215 Elaine K. Burleigh Opelousas; SO Brenda Kay Bums Texarkana, AR; SO Kathy Denise Bums Chopin;]R Carnita Elzene Bush Natchitoches; SO Donna Jane Buxton DeRidder; FR Clauriste H. Byles,Jr. Many; JR Debbie Lynn Cable Leesville; SR Jerome Calbert Bunkie; SO Craig Merrill Calcote ]ackson;]R Patrick Ann Caldwell Gilliam; FR Karen L. Callender Many; FR Fiankie Campbell Shreveport; JR JoAnn Campbell Belmont; SR Melissa Kay Canales Leesville; SO Angela Grace Cannon Natchitoches; JR Jody Winn Cantrell Marthaoille; FR Ernesto Carballo ElSalvador; GRD Margo Janice Carlode Hineston; SR Monica L. Carson Shreveport; FR Cynthia L. Caricr Calvin; JR John Jeffery Casey Whitehouse, TX; SO Jacqueline G. Cavanaugh Hombeck; JR Zimbalist Fitzgerald Chalk Clarence; SO Marion P. Chamberlain Clinton, ME; SO Sheiyl Lynn Chamberlain Evelyn Evalina Chance Leesville; SO Shelia D. Chance Hombeck; JR Donna Gale Chandler Florien; FR Uura J. Chandler Winnfield; SR Robert Dale Chandler Florien; Fr 216 Burleigh-Chandler EI 1 IF ' SI Steven B. Chandler VJinndield; FR Clara Toninnette Charles Florien; FR Tony Sadarine Charles Natchitoches; FR Amy Lynn Charrier Delhi; SO Lawrence R. Chatman Natchitoches; SO Ronda Rena Chatman Natchitoches; FR Priscilla Christophe Melrose; FR Patsy V. Clark Winnfield; JR Silvia Ann Claud Leesville; SO John Brian Clements, Jr. Reston, VA; JR Robert Alan demons Tioga; SR Vickie Cleveland Pickering;]R Jacquelyn Anne Clidton DeQuincy; SO Jerry Vaughn Clifton, Jr. Pea Ridge, NC; SR Stephanie Anne Cloutier Alexandria; SR LaDonna Sue Cobb Natchitoches; SO Colette Cobum Leesville; SR Carlos B. Cockerham Castor; JR Carlton K. Cole Alexandria; SO Cynthia Lee Cole Natchitoches; GRD ReathaCole Coushatta;SR Waylon R. Cole Hornbeck; FR Jim Collins Marthaville; JR Randy Eugene Collins Hornbeck; SO Mark A. Colomb Lafayette; JR Vannie Marie Commick Natchitoches; FR Alethea Ulandra Conley LeCompte; FR Arementa Renee Conley LeCompte; JR Nonie Lasswell Connley Anacoco; SR Charla G. Cook Houma; SR Chandler-Cook 217 Richard ScoU Coolcy Stagle; JR Edgar Keilh Cooper Erwrson, AR;]R Terry Louis Cooper Leesville; FR Cathy C. Corbett Sharon Ann Corbin Logansport; FR Stephanie Lynne Coriell Leesville; SO Teresa Corley Many, FR Al Felix Cotton Alexandria; SO Ashlie Annette Cox CoushatUi;SO Kimberly Ann Cox Many; SO ShereeCox Winnfield;SO Winnifred H. Cox Provencal; SO Ginger Gayle Craig Converse; JR Nicole Dena Crawford Ville Platte; SO Jerry Alan Creamer Campti; JR Cheryl Kaye Creed Bozeman, MT;SR Brenda D. Crocker Zwolle; FR Ginger Anne Crooks Alexandria; SR Randall Allen Crow Little Rock, AR; JR Gordon A. Cniickshank Rochester, NY; GRD Mary C Cunningham Ringgold; SO Virginia Ann Curry Bemice;SR Marcus Cyiark Natchitoches; SO Inez C.Czech Sibley; GRD Sonja R. Dale Pensacola, FL; SO Russell D. Dangeleisen Natchitoches; SO Debbie M. Darbonne Sulphur; ]R Lisa Y. Darden Van Buren, AR; GRD Richard L. Darden Van Buren, AR; GRD Rhonda Renee David Shreveport; SR 218 Cooley-David A. Celeste Davis Negreet;FR Clara J. Davis Clayton; SR Donald Ray Davis St. Louis, MO; SR Ginger Ann Davis Coushatta; FR Janet Darlene Davis Natchitoches; SO Pam S. Davis Shreveport; SR Pamela Denise Davis DeRidder; SO Scott J. Davis Coushatta; JR Treena LaShon Davis Mansfield; SO Susan Deahl Shreveport; SR Cheryl Ann Deason Sulphur; FR Jerry W. Deason Proxxncal; SR David Troy DeCuir Baton Rouge; JR Adriana DeFaro Rio dejaneiro, Brazil; SR Nancy Leigh Delahoussaye New Iberia; JR Jennifer Lynn Delano Church Point; SR Kerrie Delano Church Point; FR Paula J. DeLatin Belmont; JR Sherrie Ann Delphen Natchitoches; FR Sharon Christine Delphin Natchitoches; FR Stephanie Christina Demont Shreveport; FR Carmen Elena Denys El Salvador; SR Lesseley A. Deshotels Opelousas; JR Martin J. Desselle Bordelonville; SR Laksmi Devi Cisitu, Indonesia; SO David Anthony Diana Utica, NY; GRD Robin R. Dickinson Shreveport; SO Tonia L. Digirolamo Baton Rouge; JR Zachary Dinkins Mansfield; SO Angela Ruth Dison Marshall, TX; FR Davis-Dison 219 Toni Angela Distefano Alexandria; FR Jeanne Kayc DiVittorio Baton Rouge; ]t{ Angela Kaye Dixon Mansfield; FR Regina Lynn Dixon Hombeck; FR William K. Doane Norfolk, VA; SR Eddie Dobard Alexandria; FR Melanie Morean Dodd Natchilodies; SR Teiri Michelle Dodd Natchitoches; SO Valerie Doiron Denham Springs; JR Grace Ellen Dollar Natchitoches; SR Gordon R. Doolittle Ferriday; SR Debra Kay Douciere Mangham; GRD Jeannie S. Doughty Benton; JR Daphne Cassandra Douglas Doyline;]F. Linda Johnson Douglas Shreveport; JR Susan Dowden Anococo;FR Matthew Dowell Natchitoches; SO Elizabeth Dubois Montgomery; SR Kimberly Dubose Florein; SO Christopher Dubuc Metairie; SR Trey Duke Natchitoches; SO Victoria D. Dupas Alexandria; SO Rachel Ann Dupre Opelousas; SO Mary D. Dupree Shreveport; JR Rachel Lynn Duren Montgomery; SO Debbie D.Durr Pleasant Hill; ]R Tina Dutile Natchittoces; FR Patrick Rees Dwyer New Orleans; SR KarlaE. Dyes Belmont;FR SondraD.Dyes Belmont;]R 220 Distefano-Dyes Donna D. Dyson Wnnfield; SR E. Lynne Dyson Berwick; FR Christopher R. Eastwood Shreveport; SR Allen Ebarb Zwolle;¥R Kevin Dewayne Ebarb Ebarh; JR John O. Edborg Leesville; SR Albert Edwards, Jr. Kenner; FR Danny Wayne Edwards Dallas, TX; SR Darlene Edwards Mansfield; SO Michael Arvid Eid Shreveport; FR Jonnette Ruth Eitel Natchitoches; JR Hanna Moussa El-Jor Beirut, Lebannon; SR Marti Ellen Elkins Natchitoches; SR Thomas David Elkins Natchitoches; JR Elwin K. EUis Hombeck; SR Lance A. Ellis Hombeck; SR William Daniel Ellis Leesville; FR Cindy L. English Mansfield Joe English Haughton; SO Loretta P. English Shreveport; FR JoE.Erwin Oakdale; SO Lynne Edward Estes Natchitoches; SR Deanne Loraine Evans Mena, AR; SR Lynn Every Natchitoches; JR Latisha Anne Fair Nathcitoches; SO Ollie Marie Falcon Zioolle; SO DeeAnn Fannin Calvin;SO Kelli A. Farley Haughton; SR Sherry Denise Farley Natchitoches; SO Bemardine Farmer Converse; SR Dyson-Farmer 221 Donna Michelle Farrar Alexandria; SR Kathy Faughn Coushatta; FR Richard Michael Fenoli Winnfield.jR Dcnise M. Ferguson hrroeport; FR John David Ferguson Bunkie; SO Gerald V. Fike Haughton; SO Rosemary Fiorention Bossier;SR Gene Oogie Flores Dallas, TX;SO Kim C. Flores Shreveport; FR Lanoia Ann Flores Montgomery; FR Elhan A. Flynn Baton Rouge; FR Joanna L. Foitek DeRidder; SR Daren C. Fontenot Opelousas; SO Jamie E. Fontenot Mamou; JR Kimberly Denise Ford Natchitoches; SO Lori E. Forque Leesville; SR Rhonda L. Fortner Winnfield; FR Melisa M. Foshee Natchitoches; SO Cindy Foster Castor; JR Brenda Ann Fowler Natchitoches; SR NobiaE. Fox Bfl :er; GRD Suzanne Rene ' Fox Bossier City; JR Particia H. Frame Fairview- Alpha; ]R Barbara B. Franklin Mansfield Debra LaTrese Franklin Alexandria; FR Tijuana Sheree Franklin Alexandria; SO Margaret D. Franklin Bossier City; FR Mary K. Frasher Leesville; SO Rhonda Lea Eraser East Alton, IL; SR James W. Frazier Gibsland; SR 222 Farrar-Frazier Kathleen Frazier Pleasant Hill; JR Shane Fredieu Montgomeiy; SO Delia Marie Freeman Pineznlle; JR KentFryar Gorum; SO Robert L.Gage Leesville;SR A. Daniel Gallien Natchitoches; FR Coy Wayne Gammage Natchitoches; SR Vicki D. Gant Omar Garda Caracas, Venezuela; JR Stuart Alan Gardner Opelousas; SR Yvette LaSha Garrett Natchitoches; SR Mary Lynn Gates Abbeville; SO Benjamin Heath Gault Pleasant Hill; FR Andrea S. Gauthier Hessmer; JR Janie Lynn Gauthier Cottonport; SR Kevin Roy Gauthier Hessmer; SO Mary Ellen Germany Jonesville; SO Kirsten Gemhaus New Orleans; SO Dorothy Jane Gibbs Keatchie; SR Leigh A. Gidlow Kinder;¥R Gretchen Giering Natchitoches; Fr SheiylGUl Colfax;FR Constance Denise Gillyard Mansfield; SO Lashay F. Girtmon; FR DeeDee Gladney Bossier; SO Mary H. Glass Coushatta;]R Jeff Paul Glover Zwolle; FR Elizabeth Anne Godwin Coldonna; JR Donna E. Goff Montgomery; FR Scotty L. Goins Anacoco;]R Frazier-Goins 223 Palti L. Gooder Natchitoches; SR Hazel Vanessa Cordon Uesville; JR Kimberly Renee Coynes Coushatta; FR Alvin Craber, Jr. Pleasant Hill; SR Derrick Dinell Craham Campti;FR Laura Lynn Crant Alexandria; FR Jim Cray Shrevqyort; CRD Brenda Arlene ' Crayson Natchitoches; SO Todd Darin Creer Many; FR TerriD. Criffin Natchitoches; SR Jesse Keith Griffith Natchitoches; FR Melinda Anne Cuay Many; FR Lisa Marie Guenther Bossier City; FR Tricia Louise Guidroz Opelousas; GRD Karen Anne Guidry Larose; SO Margaret L. Guidry Alexandria; SO Pauline Cuient Evergreen; FR Bryan Keith Guillory Natchitoches; JR Kathryn F. Guillory Natchitoches; JR SUde L. Guillory Pineville; FR Theresa Ann Guillory New Orleans; SR Hengky Gunadi Jakarta, Indonesia; JR Susan Hale Coushatta; SR Donald R. Hall Bossier City; SR Kellie Ann Hall Shreveport; JR Ahmad Kamel Hameed Iraq; FR Carole Lynne Hampshire Pineville; CRD Logan Hampton Pine Bluff, AR; CRD Brian James Hanegan Baton Rouge; FR Carol A. Hansen Westtuego; SO 224 Gooder-Hansen Allen Brett Harlan Montgomery; SR Dana M. Harlan Shreveport; SO Melissa S. Harper DeRidder; SO John William Harris Rochester, NY; GRD Kristy Renee Harris Natchitoches; SR Russell G. Harris Bossier City; FR Patsy Diane Harris Shreveport; SO Andrew S. Harrison Baton Rouge; SO Syed Munawwar Hasan; FR Melody Ann Hawkins Minden; FR Elizabeth Haworth Longview, TX; FR Douglas J. Hayes DeRidder; FR Frandne Ellen Hebert Houma; SO Kimberly Annette Hebert Alexandria; SR Winnifred Denise Hebert Alexandria;]R Daniel S, Hellman Houma; FR Rhonda A. Henderson Zwolle; SR Therrel Lee Henderson Zwolle; JR Beth Ann Hendrix Dallas, TX; GRD Cindy D. Henry Hall Summit; FR Vickie R. Hensley Springhill; SR Pam Renee ' Hernandez DeRidder; FR Kevin Herrington Florien; FR MeUssa Herrington Florien; SO Martha E, Hess Monroe; FR Chandel Hesselgrave Houma; FR Monica Lynn Hesser Pelican; SO Dorothy Ann Hewitt Mansfield; SR Bonnie Hicks Leesville; JR Mona Elizabeth Hiestand Pickering; FR Harlan-Hiestand 225 Mellissa A. Hightower Lafayette; SR Tina Marie Hill Moreauville; SR Ariein Lukman Hioe Indonesia; SO A nn Michelc Holberb Bossier City; JR John Howard Hill Hombeck;CRD Randy Hilliard New Orleans; SO Alice Haelene Shreveport; FR Sonia K. Hogan Coushatta; SO Sonya Lynn Holland Natchitoches; FR Tanya Renee Holland Natchitoches; SO Cathy Denene Holmes Montgomery; SR Charles Glen Holt Monroe; FR Camilla Michelle Hood Little Rock, AR; SO Dorothy Jean Hoover Natchitoches; ]R Kevin D. Hopkins Belle Chasse; JR Rodney Wayne Hopkins Many; FR Kelly L. Horn LaGrange; Fr Sarita Maletha Home Atlanta; SR Tommy R. Horne Atlanta; SO Jill Renea Horton Many;SO Patricia Rose Horton Spencer, WV; GRD Reginald Lynn Horton Mansfield; SR Steven C. Horton New Iberia; JR Jon Hosford Natchitoches; SO Sundra Lavette Hoxise Grenada, MS; SO Adrian Anthony Howard Tyler, TX; SO Lisa G. Howell Natchitoches; SR Jack Orr Huff Sacramento, CA; GRD Jay Orr Huff Natchitoches; FR Bobby James Hullaby Rin oW;JR 26 Hightower-HuUaby Karen W. Humphrey Plain Dealing; FR Veronica O. Humphrey Montgomery; JR Royce Jean Hunt Coushatta; SO Jennifer N. Hunter Shreveport; SO Keith E. Husser Shreveport; FR Jeanette J. Hyles Zwolle; JR Gynger L. Ingram Shreveport; SO Trecia Jean Ingram Zwolle; FR Ef wng Akpan Isang Nigeria; SR Monica Isaza Bogota, Colomhia;]R Edward Jackson Natchitoches; FR Mario Yvonne Jackson Mansfield; ]R Sandra Jackson Natchitoches; SO Theresa Carmett Jacob New Iberia; FR Thelma Ann Jacobs Moreauville; SR Liz Jarvis Haughton; SO Tana Maru Jeansonne Natchitoches; SO Jacquelinne Faye Jenkins RayvUle; FR Jill Jenkins Ft. Recovery, OH; FR Ronald D. Johnnie Natchitoches; JR Alfred Johnson, Jr. New Orleans; SR Andre ' Jerome Johnson Shreveport; FR Anita Sheree Johnson Winnfield; FR Diedra Ann Johnson Natchitoches; FR Emilou Hebert Johnson Bellwood; SR Melinda K. Johnson Natchitoches; SO Monte ' Mary Johnson DeRidder; SR Regina L. Johnson Shreveport; FR Tracy Regenia Johnson Waterproof; FR Eddie L. Jones, Jr. Florien; SO Humphrey-Jones 227 Di-Onetta Jones DeRieMer;SR Deborah Lynn Jones Alexandria; SR Cheryl Jones Nutchitoches;]R GlynisYvetle Jones Cottonport; ]R Jacqueline Helen Jones Natchitoches; FR Winnfred K. Jones DeRidder;SO Pennye D. Jordan Bossier City; FR Yevetle Diana Jordan Florien;]R John Joseph; FR Kathy H. Jowers Florien; JR Linda Kay Kane Natchitoches; SR Valdis I. Kalve Brookfield, Wl; GRD Marie Caroline Keel Owensbord, KY; SO Todd E. Keenan Natchitoches; SO Sharon Lynne Kelly Shreveport; JR Sonya Marie Kelly Hessmer; SR Teresa B. Kelly Shongdoo; SR Gregory Aubrey Kendrick Littleton, CO; JF Kristine Kennedy Natchitoches; FR Gilmore Joseph Kerry Leesville; SR Ahmed Fuad Khan Pakistan; GRD Nail Mustafa Khanfar Jordan; SR Penny S. Killingworth Coldonna; SR Young Hee Kim South Korea; FR Melinda Gail King Montgomery; FR Richard B. King, Jr. Ringgold; SR Rhonda J. Kirk SO Kaoru Kise Okinawa, Japan; FR Deborah J. Knapp Pineville; JR Sharon G. Knarr Anacoco; SR S Jones-Knarr 1 IT T Thomas D. Knight, Jr. Kenner; FR Wendy Taryn Knippers hAany; FR Kenny Joe Knotts Haynesville; SO Mike Knotts Haynesville; GRD Daniel Lee Korn, Jr. Bossier City;SO Kelley Kaye Kyle Shreveport; ¥R DeWayne LaCaze Natchitoches; SO James M. Lacombe Marksville; SO Angela Marie LaCour Houston, TX; SO Anthony T. LaCour, Jr. Natchitoches; SO Kandi H. LaCour Natchitoches; SO Lisa Michelle LaCour Palmer, AR; FR Catherine Claire Lancon Patterson; SR Sandra Kay Lane Natchitoches; SO Sherrie Ann Langley Winnfield; GRD Candace B. Langton Florien; FR Connie S. Lanier Blanchard; SO Lori Marie Lapeyrouse Many; SO Kathy M. Latiolais Lafayette; SO Cynthia Latson Coushatta; SO Michele Lavergne Opelousas;]R Lisa A. Lawson Natchitoches; SR Jane Anne Layssard Noble; SR Melanie Ann Lea Shreveport; SR Darcy Lea LeBlanc Choupique; JR Laurie Marie LeBlanc Paincourtville; FR Lucy C. LeBlanc Marrero; SR Patrick A. LeBlanc Lake Charles; JR Cherie D.Lee Provencal; SR Chi-Tun Lee; GRD Knight-Lee 229 Monica Renea Lee Ringgold; JR Shiow-Fen Lee Taiwan; GRD . 1 11 Sue Lee San Pedro Sula, Honduras SO Teresa Diane Lee Ringgold; FR Tessia Carta Lee Alexandria; JR Annita Sue Leigh Texarkana, AR; FR Yolande D. Lejeune Jennings; FR Shari M. Lemoine Echo; SO Michelle A. Lenahan Anacoco; SR Anita Tonette Leone Ztvolle; FR Debra Rene ' Leone Zwolle; FR Paula M. Lessen Minden; JR Jo Anna Pruitt Lester Shrevqwrt; SR Marilyn P. Levo Many: JR Marvin Wells Lewis Converse; SR Sharon Kay Lewis Winnsboro; SO Tracey Annette Lewis Natchez; SO Debbie Herawati Liga Indonesia; FR Sherri S. Line;JR M. Maureen Lingeman Prescott, AZ; SR Lisa Marie Little Monterey; JR Leona Alicia Llorance Natchitoches; ]R Dorothy Annette Lloyd Ringgold; FR Elizabeth L. Lloyd Shreveport; FR Katrina Elaine Lloyd Alexandria; FR Charla A. Loflin Ringgold; JR Lisa Anne Lofton Natchitoches; FR Jesse P. Lott Natchitoches; FR Shaun Marie Loustaunau Metairie; SO Constance R. Lovick Marthaville; SR 0 Lee-Lovick Cornell E. Loweiy Big Springs, TX; SO Dawn Sassy Lowery Bossier City; FR James Allen Luck Grayson; SO Leah C. Luck Grayson; ]R Brenda Diane Luker Baton Rouge; GRD Shelia C. Lyles Natchez; SO Charles D. Magee Shreveport; JR Carmella M. Maggio Natchitoches; SO Roges Sanchez Mahelia Natchitoches; GRD Valerie Evette Maiden Shreveport; SO Susan E. Maloney Bossier City; SR Marion Joy Maness Plain Dealing; SR Michael Paul Maness Bountiful, UT; GRD Thomas Wesley Mangney Evergreen, CO; FR Sharon K. Manson Bossier City; GRD Sikander Maqsood Karachi, Pakistan; SO Delores Ann Maricle Elizabeth; SR Doris Maricle Elizabeth; SR Lemuel Marshall Shreveport; SR Alice Faye Martin Natchitoches; }R TerrenceP. Martin Crowley ;]R Denise Diane Mason Coushatta; FR Michael Sinclair Mason Shreveport; JR Lillian M. Matthews Shreveport; SR Myrtis Nell Matthews Many; SO Camille A. Mavioush Lebannon, SO Bertha Maxie Florien; JR Hilary-Lynne McCall Alexandria; FR Meg M. McCarroll Lafayette; SO Lisa M, McCary Natchitoches; JR Lowery-McCary 231 Brian McCaski II M -tairie;SO Cregoiy Marcus McClain Baton Rouge, FR Janet K. McClaugherty Lusville; SR Charles Donald McClintock Noble; SR Shary Lea McCoid Logansport; SR Kimberly Ann McDonald Converse; SO David McFerren Marthaoille; FR Lori McGee PinevUle; SO Martha Ann McGinty Pleasant Hill; SO Alice Jean Mclnnis Anacoco;FR Amy Lynn McKinney Alexandria; FR Byron Darwin McKinney Logansport; FR Laurie Theresa McLaren Winnfield; SR Cathi M. McMahan Benton, AR; GRD Beth Ann McMUlian Arlington, TX; SR Donna F. McPhearson Marthaville; ]R Michele X-Anne McWilliams Coushatta; FR Cynthia Ann Medlock Many, JR Scott Megason Robeline; SR Darren James Melancon New Iberia; SO Terry Donavan Mercer Elmore City, OK; SO Kimberly D. Merten Zwolle; SR Elizabeth Dawn Meshell Shreveport; FR Penelope E. Meziere Natchitoches; FR Marjoree D. Mike Marthaville; GRD Beverly Jan Miller Converse; FR Candice L. Miller Florien; SR David V. Miller Canovanas, PR; GRD Mary Louisa Miller Baton Rouge; FR Joan P. Mills San Diego, CA; SR 1 .32 McCaskill-MUls Leah Kay Mills Houma; SR Denise Milner Colfax; FR Kimberly R. Milner Colfax; ]R Marc Todd Misuraca Natchitoches; FR April Joyce Mitchell Natchitoches; SR Betty A. Mitchell Ruston; SR Sheila Mitchell Culpepper, VA; SO Stephanie Jane Mize Natchitoches; FR Angela M. Molinard Shreveport; JR Carolyn Michelle Monette Natchitoches; FR Susan Renee Monk Gardner;]R Patricia Montano Barranquilla, Colombia; SR Damian F. Montelaro Kenner; SO Seong-Shik Moon Busan, Korea; FR Lola Jeanne Mooney Magnolia, AR; JR Vivian N. Moore Natchitoches; JR John M. Morgan fonesville; FR Stad Leigh Morgan Bossier City; JR Tal B. Morgan Jonesville; FR Detries La ' Muriel Morris Natchitoches; SR Linda A. Moses Natchitoches; JR Peggy E. Murphy Bossier City; JR Jay Roy Mount Sicily Island; JR Marva Naomi Moxey Nassau, Bahamas; SR D. Denise Mullens Shreveport; SO Muawia Abdalla Mustafa Natchitoches; ]R Mary E. Musumeche Abbeville; FR Catherine Myles Natchitoches; SO Claudine Longet Nash Natchitoches; FR Rhonda Gayle Nelms Hornbeck; SO Mills-Nelms 233 Erin Nelson MiTuien;]R Robert Keith Nelt Many; FR Suzie Kay Nevcls } {aughton; ]R Rebekah R. Newman Jonesboro; FR Shelia A. Newton Many; FR Michelle Denise Nichols Shrevqxrt; SC Truman U. Nichols, II Many; FR Doris Salard Niette Robeline;GRD William Robert Noah Natchitoch£s;FR AngillarYvone Noble Bossier City; SR Frances C. Noel Leesville; FR Anedra Andrea Nora Natchitoches; SO Pearlie Norman Shreveport; ]R Michelle Rene ' Norris Natchitoches; SO Patricia Denise Norton Minden; JR William Darren O ' Bannon Natchitoches; SO AnnW. Oberle Natchitoches; Karen Ann Oberle Bossier City; SO Pavil A. Oenbrink Palm Beach Gardens, FL, SO Donald L. Olmsted Slidell; SR Barbara Nanette O ' Neal Montgomery; SO Carolyn E. O ' Neal Shreveport; JR HeneryOrbrell Sunset; FR Mike Owens Malvern, AR;FR Toni Spitale Oxley Shreveport; SR Francis Ouelowo Nigeria; SR Michael H. Packard Natchitoches; GRD Donna L. Paddie Zwolle; SR Gwendolyn Lynne Paige Natchitoches; SO Portia Rafanan Palado Bossier City; JR Nelson-Palado Penny Ann Palmer Mmsfidd; SO Dawn Renee Pardue Jonesville; FR Judi Parker Rust(m;]R Myles A. Parker Natchitoches; SR Timothy D. Parker Florien: SO Carmen Renee ' Parler Many; FR Robert Luis Patlan San Antonio, TX; SO Marda A. Patrick Ossining, NY; SR Pamela Paune Patton Shreveport; GRD Carolyn M. Payne Natchitoches; JR Earline Payne Shreveport; ]R Sandra Prudhomme Payne Natchitoches; SR Brenda Gale Peacock Pelican; GRD Deanna L. Pearce Zwolle; SR Jose ' L. Pevez-Montalvo Caborgo, PR; SR Pam Perkins Paradise;]R Sandra Ann Perret Metairie; FR Jacqueline Renee ' Peny Clarence; FR Jill Patrice Perry Winnfield; SO Wiley James Perry, III Natchitoches; FR Mary Suzanne Person Jennings; SR Kevin LeRay Peters Simpson; SO Victoria Jill Petra Alexandria; FR Gragory David Petrosh Bossier City; SO C. Alexander Petty Morrilton, AR; GRD Rhonda Ann Pharr Winnfield; SO TeriH.Philen Doyline; FR Kathy L. Phillips Shreveport; SR Melissa Kay Phillips Shreveport; SR Alexia Schree Piece Natchitoches; FR Palmer-Piece 235 David W. Piland Tullahassee, FL; SO Douglas W. Plummer Amcoco; SR Amy Kathleen Plunkett Castor, JR Emily YvettePopulis Arp,TX;SO Kimberly Marlenc Porter Many; FP Tricia Porter Shreveport; SO Laura M. Powell Marthaville; FR Leaonard Allen Powell Florien; SR Sherry D. Powell Provencal; SR Kevin Prewitt Anacoco: FR Paul Anthony Price Cloutierville; FR Leta M. Pridgen Krotz Springs; FR Stacey M. Prier Mansura; SR Carla A. Proctor San Antonio, TX; GRD Carol J. Pruessner Natchitoches; ]R LaSandra Quinelte Pugh Saline; SR Gregory Philip Putnam Forest City, NC; GRD Tanny S. Quails Shreveport; SO Gwendolyn A, Rachal Natchitoches; FR Jef fery Rachal Natchitoches; JR Marcia F. Rachal Natchitoches; JR Patti Coleman Rachal Campti; FR Jamie C. Ragan Clarence; SO Samuel L. Ragan Clarence; SO Dale L. Raggio Natchitoches; SO Kerry Glenn Raggio Natchitoches; SO Rosa Man Ramirez Aguada, PR; GRD Damaris Ramirez-Perez Cabo Rojo, PR; SR Roger Alan Ramsey DeRidder; FR Yvonne M. Randazzo Kenner; JR ( ' P.land-Randazzo Jay B. Ratcliff Rayville Stephanie V. Raymo Natchitoches; FR Fatorous Deyron Raymond Natchitoches; SR Penny Windell Raymond Natchitoches; FR F. Jean Rawls Campti; SO Terrie Lynn Redman Haughton;FR Kim Allison Reed Chalmette; FR Trinetta Reed Natchitoches; FR John E. Rees Natchitoches; SO Patrick K. Rees Natchitoches; SR John Scott Repp Gretm; SR Stephanie D. Reynolds Shreveport; SR Julie Ann Rhymes Creston; FR Efrain Ribot Fajardo, PR; GRD Jef fery P. Richard Baton Rouge; FR Rachelle Irene Richards Calvin; SR Carol Ann Richardson Bossier City; GRD Lisa Gail Richardson Shreveport; JR Timothy Jay Richardson Chicago, IL;]R Joyce Lynn Roberts Pollock; SR Pamela W. Riche Bunkie; JR Randall J. Riche Evergreen; SR Sonya Marie Rigaud Morgan City; SO Jonna D. Ritterbeck DeRidder; GRD Juan Ramon Rivera-Carballo Simpson; SR Rodney Jason Rivers Noble; FR Ruth C. Walker Roberson Keithville; SO Tamiko Yvelte Roberson Shreveport; FR Carmen J. Roberts Lake Charles; JR Denise Roberts Pineville; JR Ratcliff-Roberts 237 Margaret Louise Roberts Springhill; SR Rhonda G. Roberts Hicks; SR Cynlhia Beavers Robertson 5 r uepor ; SP Joe Robertson DeQuinc) ; FR Kelly Lynn Robertson Natchitoches; FR Annie Marie Robinson Natchitoches; ]R Evelyn D. Robinson Benton; SR Susanne A. Robinson Natchitoches; FR Traci L. Roquemore Natchitoches; FR Cynthia R. Ross Anacoco; SO Sandra Vidalia Ruan St. Thomas, VI; SR Paula Marie Rubin Opdousas; SR Charlotte Rush Sicily lsland;¥R Harold D. Rush Leesville; SR Alaina Jane Rushing Tioga; FR Julie Rusli Jakarta, Indonesia; SR Katrine Rusli Jambi Sumatra, Indonesia Linda Rusli Jadaria, Indonesia; SR Lola Russell Shreveport; FR Mark D. Russo New Orleans; FR Anna Kristin Ryder Jackson, MS; SO Emily Elaine Salter Johnson Bayou; FR Michaela M. Sampite Natchitoches; SR Lisa Samuel Minden; SR Colette Marie Sand Mansura; FR Dianna L. Sanders Tullos; FR Doris L. Sanders Campti; SO Eraka Runnett Sanders Leesville; ]R Kelli Suzanne ' Sanders Pleasant Hi ; JR Patricia Ann SanMiguel Natchitoches; SR -38 Roberts-SanMiguel 1 Regina B. Savage Shreveport; SR Craig Joseph Schexnayder New Iberia; GRD Craig Scott Natchitoches; SR Gwendolyn Lynei ' e Scott Plain Dealing; SO Wanda Renee Scott Alexandria; FR Angela Dawn Scriber Summerfield; JR Lawrence Seawood Houston, TX; SO Kimberly J. Self Shreveport; FR Brad P. Sepiilvado Zwolle; FR Kathleen Keene Sepulvado Nobel; FR Kimberly Sepulvado Many; FR Lisa Ann Sepulvado Converse; FR Mia Sepulvado Ebarb; JR Victor L. Sepulvado Ebarb; SR Louis Servellon New York, NY; SO Eugenia Gail Settles Winnfield; SR Zaki A-Jabbar Shabib Jerusalem; SR Myra Celeste Shaef fer Natchitoches; SR John C. Shaw Natchitoches; SR Sandra C. Shaw Shreveport; FR Sharon M. Shelton Montgomery; FR Jeannette Elizabeth Shibley Glasgow, KY; JR Kellie Marie Shotwell Texas City, TX; SO ' Jef feiy Alan Shows Winnfield; SO Scott Francis Siblle Sunset; SR Sophia Francine Sibille Sunset; ]R David Vincent Sibley Powhatan; FR Kelley Hope Simmons Verda; SO Nancy Sharlene Simmons Verda; SR Annika M. Sjoberg Helsingborg, Sweden; ]R Savage-Sjoberg 239 Mark Ke«van Skains Winnfield; SR nlhia Diarnr Skipworth Shrevqx}rt;FR Kimbcri ' - Slalon Rodessa.SR R. Suzanne blaughler Florien; FR Amanda Slay Fi5her,]R John Bradley Slay Many; FR Uarnella Sloan Shrevqxrt; FR Liz Ella Sloan Shreveport; SO Angela E. Smiley Winnfield; SO Antonio Jerome Smith Los Angeles, CA;Sli Brain Kelly Smith Belle Chasse; SO Cheryl E. Smith Shreoepori; FR David S. Smith Bossier City; SO Linda G. Smith Shreveport; GRD Lisa C. Smith Morgan City; JR Melissa J. Smith Natchitoches; ¥R Michael Shane Smith Robeline; FR Nicole Renee ' Smith Many; SO Sabrina Felicia Smith Natchitoches; FR Shirley Ann Smith Shreoeport; FR Sidney Lynn Smith Natchitoches; JR Anna Mariea Snead Coushatta; FR Suzanne L. Snow Natchitoches; JR Betty Ann Sowell Natchitoches; FR Karen M. Sparks Bossier City; SR Gail Denise Spears Mansfield; FR Shonta Renee ' Spencer Winnsboro; SO Lucky P. Sprowl Natchitoches; SR Sharon A. Spurgin Haughton; FR rirom Nmi Srinual junction City, KS;]R r.ual Marda A. Stalling Natchitoches; ]R Cindy S. St. Amant Keithville; FR Mikke Kalee Stark Merryville; JR Jeff Scott Steers Pineville; SO Kimberly E. Stelly Lafayette; SO Peggy H. Stephens Shreveport; FR Todd L. Sterling Baton Rouge; JR Gerald Wayne Stevens Winnfkld; SO Theresa L. Stewart Bogalusa;]R R-SusanneStinebrickner Many; SR Tammy D. Storey Shreveport; FR Darlene A. Stover Shreveport; SR Marvin E. Stracener, Jr. Alexandria; SR Katheline Elizabeth Strange Jonesmlle; SO Keith Strange Glenmora; FR Saundra Ann Strayhan Plain Dealing; FR Celena Tonnetle Strickland Shreveport; SR Warren Dale Strickland Lovington, NM; JR Tonya Suzette Stroud Montgomery; SO Paul B. Stuckey Baton Rouge; JR Amy Elizabeth Sukman Slidell; SO Ada Yolanda Sullivan Winnfidd Lisa G. Sullivan Coushatta; JR Shavon Denise Sullivan Saline; SR fhomas Lee Sumney Anacoco; SR Eric D. Sweeney Bossier City; SR Tammy R- Sweet Many; SO Angela K. Swinger Poplar Bluff, MO; SO Kristi Lyn Swor Bossier City; JR Kow Ping Tan Segamat Johor, Malaysia; JR Stalling-Tan 241 • i;eo Tan t uni ei Pr-tani, Malaysia; SF Elaine Marie Tanner Metairie; FR Bruce Joseph Tassin Alexandria; JR Janei M. Taylor Leesinlle; FR John D. laylor Natchitoches; SR Sandra Renee Taylor Mansfield; FR Susan Leanne Taylor Bossier City; FR Jolyn Rulh Teer Shreveport; SO Elizabeth Shay Terrell Pleasant Hili.FR Charles G. Tcsche Paris, France; SR Monica Anne Thibodeaux Opelousas;}R Robin RachalleThibodeaux Many; FR Candi C. Thomas Natchitoches; ]R Deborah Marie Thomas Haughton; SO George E Thomas, III Leesville; SR Lisa Ann Thomas Coushatta;]R Anthony D. Thompson Natchitoches; SR Karen Rene ' Thompson Shreveport; FR Laurie Jean Thornton DeRidder: SR Christopher D. Tidwell Many; SO Lowell A. Tindell Bunkie;¥R Lynda Todd Shreveport; FR Sherri W. Todd Jamestoum; SO Pamela Denise Toliver Chicago, IL; SO Yalaunda Yvette Toliver Natchitoches; FR Chenelle Renea Tousant Natchitoches; SO Tracey Denise Towels Alexandria; SO IL Michael Townsend Natchitoches; FR Sharon M. Trahan New Orleans: SR Johnny R. Trangmar Castor; JR 21 1 igmar Regina Travers Shreveport; SR Patrick W. Tritico Natchitoches; CRD Timothy Wayne Tuck Leesville; SO Stephanie Turbeville Shreveport; JR Michael Turk Lewisville, AR; SR Anita Gail Turner Mansfield; FR | Blossom Maria Turner Mansfield; SO Tamatha Kay Tutor Montgomery; SO Susan Ann Txuick Leesville; }R Beverly S. Ulmer Verda;SO Joy Rose Veigh Baton Rouge; JR Margaret Valerie Vegh Baton Rouge; JR Patricia D. Venson Alexandria; SR Craig Joseph Vercher Natchitoches; ]R Donna Vercher Forest Hill; FR Donna Jo Vercher Natchitoches; JR Mary Frances Verzwyvelt Natchitoches; FR Sheila Pence Veuleman Pleasant Hill; JR Sherly Viana Indonesia; SR Rocky Lee Vig Shreveport; VR Leonel Villamizar; FR Sergio Villamizar Bucaramanga, Colombia; SR Laura L. Vincent Houma; SR Melinda C. Vincik Boyce;SO Cheryl C. Vines Ebarb;]R Tracy R. Vines Many; SO Freddie Vinson, Jr. Pineville; GRD Teresa Marie Vogel Pitkin, SR Wyvetta M. Wade Columbia; SR Belinda Ann Walker Port Arthur, TX; GRD I Travers-Walker 243 Marianne Waiter Bmtm.SR Brent T. Walker Satchitoches; FR Tina Michel! Walker Leesville. SR Valeda Lynn Walker Houghton; SO Wendy Walker Shreveport; SR Dara Ann Wallace Natchitoches; FR Thomas E. Wallace Bastrop; SO Sherri Denise Waller Ringgold; FR Delilah Koizunu Warrick Dixie Inn; FR Bradley Bue Washington Natchitoches FR Keith Allen Washington Houston, TX; SR Lisa D. Washington Shreveport; FR Sheila Louise Washington Shreveport; SC Alison Renee ' Waters Natchitoches; FR WUfred F. Waters, III New Orleans; ]R Veronica Lynn Watkins Campti; FR Marc A. Watson Leesville; FR Catherine Ann Weeks Shreveport; SR Liz Weaver Shreveport; SO Tammy Weaver Winnfidd; SO Kasandria Michelle Wells Coushatta;SO Rosa L. Wells Natchitoches; FR Henri L. Wesley Shreveport; JR Lewis C Westfall Florien; GRD Janice Rae Wheat Natchitoches; SR Abby White Cottonport; SR Charlotte White DeRidder; SR Karen B.White Winnfield;}R R. Brian White ZiuolU; SO Jannese Diane Whittington Florien;SR Barbara A. Wick East Syracuse, NY; SR Ricky Wiggins Mansfield; FR Bonnie Virginia Wiley Homer; SO Ronald Geee Wilkins Colfax;-]R Angela Vemessa Williams Shreveport; FR Brad Eric Williams f orien;]R Dawn Williams DeRidder;]R Debra Faye Williams Pelican; JR Dyunna Kay Williams Coushatta; FR David Roger Williams Covington; FR Eva Lorraine Williams Converse; FR Frances Marie Williams Waskom, TX; SR Jacquelyn BeriU Williams Many; SO Jill Suzanne Williams Natchitoches; FR John Christopher Williams Many; SO Patricia Ann Williams LeCompte;]R Patricia Denise Williams Leesville; JR Sheila E, Williams Shreveport; JR Sonya Ann Williams Shreveport; JR Yolanda Sharelle Williams Alexandria; FR David L. Wilkinso Kenner; SO Chariette Rena ' Wilson Winnfield; SO John Patrick Wilson Bossier City; SR Paula J. Windham Natchitoches; SO Debbie Kayc Winn Natchitoches; FR Karen P. Wo mack Winnfield; SO Ollie Annette Womack Winnfield; SR Rebecca Ann Womack Winnfield; FR Charlotte Marie Woods Cottonport; SR Sue D. Woodward Alexandrid , SR Wick-Woodward 245 Kuan Lam Wong Malaysia; SR Susan D.Wood Shrevfport; SO r. bc ca Ann Woods Natchitoches; CRD Zenovia M. Woods Alexandria; SR Wilnva Murrae ' Woodward West Monroe; JR Lillian N. Wooley Chestnut; GRD Eursula Rene ' Wright Shreveport; FR Lori C. Wright Elm Grove; JR Shawn Wyble Opelousas; SR Alejandeo R. Yanes Maracaibo, Venezuela; SR Aulsie Juanita Yates Belmont ; SR Cheng Chaun Yau Malaysia; JR Dana M. Young Natchitoches; FR Sharon Denise Young Natchitoches; FR William C. Young Shreveport; JR Monte Zuniga; FR Sarah Franks Zuniga Houghton; SR Individuals 247 Nine ladies chosen to serve as 102nd Homecoming Court Monica Rcnca Lcc, junior elementary education from Ringgold, reigned over Northwestern ' s 102nd homecoming celebration as the 1986 Homecoming Queen. Other members of the Homecoming Court are LaDonna Banks of Shreveport, Angela Lacour of Houston, Melody Smith of Leesville, DiOnetta Jones of DeRidder, Patti Smiley of Pelham, Alabama, Marilyn Levo of Many, Julie Browder of Alexandria, and Yevette Jordan of Florien. Jordan is a student at the NSU campus in Shreveport. Members of the court participated in activities held in Union Station. Pictured are LaDonna Banks, Julie Browder, Di-Onetta Jones, Angela Lacour, Marilyn Levo, Patti Smiley, Melody Smith, and Monica Lee. Not pictured is Yevette Jordan. Yevelle Jordan Melody Smith Patti Smiley Homecoming Court 249 Canales and Eight Maids Reign as NSU ' s State Fair Court Melissa Canales, a sophomore education major from Leesville, was selected to be Northwestern ' s 1986 State Fair Queen. As Queen, Canales reigned over a week of activities on campus which led to the 50th annual State Fair Classic between NSU and Louisiana Tech. Canales is an active member of Phi Mu Sorority, is president of Alpha Lambda Delta, is a Kappa Sigma Fraternity Starduster, and is a member of the NSU Dance line. Other members of the court were Kim Antee, Inglewood, CA; Chrissey Bailey, Natchitoches, Reatha Cole, Coushatta; Karen Guidry, Natchitoches; Rachel Heider, Donaldsonville; Tracy Lee, Natchitoches; Dawn Turner, New York; and Kim Wilson, Baton Rouge. State Fair Court members are Kim i Antee, Tracy Lee, Karen Guidry, [ Chrissey Bailey, Melissa Canales, , Rachel Heider, Dawn Turner, Reatha Cole, and Kim Wilson. Seniors selected by national committee that distinguishes Who ' s Who Fifty-six students were selected by a committee representing Who ' s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. Those receiving honors were Mitzi Adderly, Tina Baccigalopi, Carol Baker, Penny Bishop, Tandy Brown, Paula Burke, Laura Chandler, Reatha Cole, Jerome Cox, Johnny Cox, Jerry Davis, Melanie Dodd, Hanna El-Jor, Loretta Torque, Barbara Tranklin, Courtland Trench, and Robert Gage. Also selected were Coy Gammage, Yvette Garrett, Kevin Greenhouse, Leslie Gregory, Terri Griffin, Theresa Guillory, Robin Gunter, Melissa Hightower, Reginald Norton, Monte Johnson, and DiOnetta Jones. The list includes Karen Kinberger, Robert Knighten, Lisa Lawson, Lucy LeBlanc, Kristine Leone, Marvin Lewis, Rhonda Leydecker, Darrell Miley, Tommy Moore, Stacey Peterson, Doug Plummer, Leonard Powell, Sylvester Roque, Paula Rubin, Craig Scott, Chuck Shaw, Terrell Snelling, Gerald Spencer, Celena Strickland, Eric Sweeney, and Regina Travers. Also Mike Turk, Mary Turner, Brenda Washington, Abby VJhite, Lisa Williams, Eric Willis, and Shawn Wyble were selected. Each recipient was honored with a certificate from Who ' s Who and a reception on campus. Nominations for these awards were sought from student organizations, residence halls and faculty. Those with the most nominations were checked for eligibility and approved by a committee of faculty and students. Mitzi Dawn Adderly Business Administration Tina Baccigalopi Business Administration Paula Felice Burke Science Education Laura J. Chandler Childhood Education Who ' s Who 253 Hanna Moussa El-Jor Pre-Medicine Coy Wayne Gammage Pre-Medicine Loretta E. Forque Business Administration Leslie Anne Gregory English Who ' s Who 255 DiOnetta Jones Lisa Arlene Lawson Journalism Business Administration Who ' s Who 257 Lucy C. LeBlanc Psychology Marvin Wells Lewis III Business Administration Tommy Alan Moore Music Education Leonard Allen Powell Geology Michael Craig Scott Journalism John Charles Shaw Journalism Regina Jeanette Travers Business Administration Michael Franklin Turk Aviation Science Who ' s Who 261 Behind the scene A Look at NSU ' s Who ' s Who She is always around campus trying to make students ' lives easier as well as legal. Sonnia S. Baptiste, University Police officer, began her job in late 1984 as a top ten graduate of Haughton Academy, Louisiana ' s academy of law enforcement. Baptiste enjoys working with people, one reason she chose the profession as police officer. It ' s the way you talk to people that makes the difference. Being able to relate so that people can, in turn, relate to you. That ' s the bottom line, she said. Baptiste was born in DeRidder, but considers Natchitoches to be her home. She is the mother of two, a daughter, Bonevelyn, a student at Hodge ' s Business College in Houston, and a son, Christopher, a seventh grader in Natchitoches. Referred by her children as SuperMom , Baptiste says that her children are her main hobby. Many students feel a million miles away from home when they come to college. Campus Police likes to let them know that they are there to help, not hurt. We are not enemies, Baptiste said. Baptiste plans a future in computer science and law enforcement. She wants to work with juveniles, possibly as a parole officer. One of the most informed people on campus is Paula Robertson, secretary of the Student Activities Office. Because her job includes working with the university calendar and reservations within the Student Union Robertson knows exactly what is going on everyday of the school year. Robertson has been working for NSU for over sixteen years. She began her career in the Alumni and Placement offices and finally found her way to the Student Union office. The students mako working in the ■ dviM Union worthwhile. I wouldn ' t ■ rnt to work in an academic office here student contact would be T ' ' Robertson said. Robertson i '  vitures Robertson has two children, Michael and Cari, who take much of her spare time. She enjoys playing softball with her children and reading novels. Mrs. Clothilde Rains, a cashier in the Student Union cafeteria, has been with Northwestern since 1973. Fondly referred to as Miss Clothilde , she always has a friendly statement for everyone in her line. Rains enjoys working at NSU simply for the kids. I am always working around young people which makes me stay young, she said. In her spare time Rains enjoys reading, crocheting, and sewing, but her biggest pasttime is working outside in her garden. I love plants, but only those that grow in the ground, not in pots, she said. Complementary remarks are always heard by Mrs. Mary Ann Motter, mathematics department secretary. I try to solve students ' problems if I can, because helping them is the most enjoyable part of my job, Motter said. Motter has worked for Northwestern for eight years, the first year in the Registrar ' s Office and the last seven in the math department. She does it all. It ' s amazing what she ' s responsible for, said Stan Chadick, professor of mathematics. One student said that she runs the office. Motter disagreed. Last year she missed three months of work. They made it, she said. Registration seems to be Motter ' s main dislike. During registration students are more angry than they ever were years ago. However the computerized system is better. I just hope the bugs will be worked out. When Motter was hired her first question was when to begin. Come in at 8:00 and bring your lunch was the response. Since then she has worked under two department directors, Chadick and Dr. Austin Temple. In ten years Motter expects to be doing the same thing she is doing today. Rains Faculty Features 263 She was the mother of Sabine for one year. Now she ' s tackling Natchitoches. Mrs. Thelma Chaffin, affectionately known as Ms. C. takes her job as house director more seriously than some. Chaffin is responsible for all activities in Natchitoches Hall, the athletic-coeducational dormitory on campus. Weekly problems arise in the dorm, such as a mass of firecrackers being thrown in the first floor hallway. 1 handle them as they come, she said. Chaffin survived a NCA cheerleader clinic, a two-week session of Inside View, band camp, football camp, basketball camp, and more seriously-sorority rush. It was not hard. I love the kids, regardless of their age. I have tried to be someone there when a simple problem arises, as well as a major crisis. 1 really get close to ' my kids ' . She even washed some of my clothes for me one day, said Steve Horton. I was late for a recruiting trip, the dry cleaners could not take care of my cleaning, and Ms. C. helped me out. Every week something seems to happen on the first floor, said Reatha Cole. I don ' t know how she does it, but whenever something is not right, Mrs. C. is there. Chaffin came to Northwestern in 1984 after responding to an advertisement in the Shreveport Times. I knew what I was getting into when I accepted the job. I do not regret one minute of it, Chaffin said. Answering questions for graduate students is Mrs, Janine Waters, secretary. Originally a switchboard operator for South Central Bell, Waters has ample experience for handling long-distance graduate student problems. We get long distance calls from students all over the United States requesting information. I think the personalized attention they receive is what keeps the students coming, Waters said. Graduate enrollment has dropped drastically over the past three years due to the state ' s budget cuts dealing •. th t( ,irhers. Also Northwestern has i doctoral programs and pecialist programs into We treat our students well. In times like these it is rough for settled students to return to school for advanced education, and I try to prevent as many problems from happening with them as possible, Waters said. It ' s chaos when we ' re all in here working together, said Shannon Bennett, student worker in the office. Janine keeps things rolling. There is never a dull moment, Bennett said. After being secretary in the education department for four years. Waters came to the Graduate School when Dr. Mildred Bailey was promoted to Dean three years ago. I enjoy working with Dr. Bailey and Janet Cheek, the graduate secretary in charge of candidates and assistantships. We stay on top of things. Waters has two children, Allyson, a senior at Natchitoches Central, and Layna, a student at NSU Middle Laboratory. Her hobbies include fishing, reading, and relaxing. Bobbie Jackson describes herself as a — people person and for anyone who drops by the College Success office, they know that ' s true. Jackson, who serves the office as secretary says she loves Northwestern, as well as working with and helping students. I love the students and enjoy visiting with them and answering any questions they might have, she said. The College Success office tracks approximately 150 students in developmental education for one full year. They offer tutoring as well as upper-level and lower-level courses. At home, Jackson is a housewife and mother. She has two boys, aged three and 13, and enjoys tennis, bowling, bingo and swimming. Nan Holmes, a native of LaPlace, Louisiana, has been associated with Northwestern for the past six years. She is presently serving as manager of Prather Coliseum. Until August of 1986, Holmes was employed as business manager for the Athletic Field House. Northwestern is a family affair for Holmes and her husband Walter, who is a Northwestern faculty member in biology. The Holmes ' have three children. I love Northwestern, she said. And I enjoy my job, because I ' ve always liked working in athletics. I only wish the coliseum could be utilized more for student activities, such as concerts, she concluded. Faculty Features 265 Keith Nett and Craig Scott, editors Natchitoches prepares to celebrate its 275th anniversary... Mayor Sampite continues to stick I Love Natchitoches badges on thousands.. .the Natchitoches Folk Festival highlights hunting and fishing in Louisiana.. .Clementine Hunter celebrates her centennial... the restored cabin opens at Melrose Plantation as a tourist attraction.. .the Natchitoches Christinas Festival draws 100,000 to the city...Magnolia Plantation is completely restored for the annual Tour of Homes.. .the Spirit of Northwestern band captures the hearts of alumni... budget costs close the doors of Fort St. Jean de Baptiste...and the Frosty Factorv becomes another drive-in spot for young and old drink lovers. At 273 years young, Natchitoches remains an exciting and supportive community for NSU. Community 267 Making the difference Natchitoches has proven to be a supportive community for NSU Northwestern State University is not the only thing in town that ' s showing its true colors. The city of Natchitoches has long offered a supportive climate for the University, due largely to the tireless efforts of Natchitoches citizens, led largely by Mayor Joe Sampite, to attract students. Natchitoches, which was founded in 1714, and the oldest settlement in the Louisiana Purchase Territory, is rich in heritage as well as pride for the town and its University. Although m ny college students might feel that Natchitoches is a boring town, the same will quickly point out the consideration and respect given them by the people of the city. And as evidenced by residents and students alike.. .Natchitoches is Northwestern. The downtown area of Natchitoches, although rarely lively, makes a pretty picture for visitors and residents alike. iSi Primitive artist Clementine Hunter, born and reared near Natchitoches, works on a painting. Hunter turned 100 this year. Larry Crowder, Irtna Sotnpayrac Willard, Sudie Lawton and Mayor Joe Satnpite pose for photographers after the un veiling of the bust of Natchitoches founder St. Denis. Crowder designed and created the bust, which is stands near the Chamber of Commerce office at the end o] Front Street. State Senator Don Kelly and Natchitoches ' Mayor Joe Satnpite look on as firemen check out Rapides Hall in late September. Kelly and Sampite are joined by Dr. Dale Thorn, vice president of academic affairs. Community 269 Louisiana Le g ends Six inducted into Hall of Fame The elite fraternity of Louisiana Sports legends initiated a half-dozen new members in June as the Louisiana Sports Writers Association welcomed its 1986 class into the Hall of Fame. The list featured Buck Buchanan and Bert Jones, two National Football League all-stars, Carl Maddox, retired athletic director of LSU, J.C. Dutch Reinhardt, legendary coach from Southwestern, Frank Brian, who had a successful career ten-year career in the National Basketball Association, and Maxie Lambright, the father of Louisiana Tech ' s football dynasty, who was honored posthumously. Paul Manasseh, a recipient of the Louisiana Sports Writers distinguished service award for sports journalism, delivered a keynote address which began as a {personal tribute as he jokingly vowed not to give thanks to anyone because he did it all on my own. Being honored by one ' s peers is the highest honor a person can expect to receive, Manassah, who was named as one of the top five sports information directors in the country by Inside Sports Magazine, commented. Eighty year-old Dutch Reinhardt, whose 346 career basketball wins after 27 years place him second among Louisiana ' s college coaches, said his latest award was a result of all the athletes and students I touched when I taught physical education and in honor of the University and those people behind me who made it possible to accept this award. Sherry Lambright accepted the award for her late husband Maxie, saying that he was a man who dedicated himself, with a lot of hard work, because of his love for the game. ' .k Brian, who had a ten-year - MBA looks at his award Carl Maddox, a Natchitoches native, commented that he was intimidated by the award because so many other great people who have gone down in the annals of history never had the opportunity to be honored with a dinner. I want to be remembered as a football player who could be the best you could possibly be, ' said inductee Bert Jones. And not only to be recognized as a good football player, but a good person as well. Attending Grambling was probably the greatest thing that ever happened to me, began Eddie Robinson as he accepted his award. It enabled me to play football and get an education. Sherry Lambright accepts her late husband ' s award saying that he was a man who dedicated himself ...because of hit love for the game. ail of Fame Posing for Grits Gresham ' s camera, Bert Jones, Buck Buchanan, Carl Maddox, Frank Brian and Dutch Reinhardt take a break during weekend activities of the Sports Hall of Fame. Dutch Reinhardt motions to an appreciative crowd at the Hall of Fame bancjuet. Reinhardt still holds many Southwestern records. Sports Hall of Fame Doing what she does best, famed primitive artist Clementine Hunter begins work on a painting. She has become known the world over for her simple depictions 0} life in the South. Posing for publicity shots before her 100th birthday celebration, Clementine is flanked by Dr. Mildred Bailey, Tom Whitehead and Ann Brittain. photo by B.A. Cohen -i ter A Legend in Her Own Time Clementine Hunter celebrates centennial She can paint a pretty picture, turn the clouds to bright sunshine She ' s the queen of old Cane River she ' s our darlin ' Clementine That was the music in the air at historic Melrose Plantation, near Natchitoches, last spring as famed primitive artist Clementine Hunter was greeted by hundreds of guests from around the country. The occasion that day was the one-hundredth birthday of the artist, whose paintings of life in the South have become known the world over. For years we didn ' t know how old Clementine was, says Tom Whitehead, associate professor of journalism at Northwestern and Clementine enthusiast. But recently discovered baptismal records at the Catholic Church in Cloutierville show that she was baptized in January of 1887, at the age of two months. So she did indeed turn one hundred years old this year. The granddaugher of a slave, Clementine Hunter served most of her early life as the cook at Melrose Plantation where her mistress, Cammie Henry would invite writers and artists to visit and work. It was one of these artists, who left her old paints and brushes behind, that first inspired Clementine. Since that time her work has been featured in numerous magazines, newspapers, art exhibits and museums. In 1984 she received an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts from Northwestern and was featured on Good Morning America in late 1986. Aesthetically, it ' s the color that attracts me to Clementine ' s paintings, says Dr. Mildred Bailey, dean of the Graduate School, and the subject matter of the old South, the plantation era that has passed away. It seems that many art collectors agree with Dr. Bailey, as Clementine ' s paintings are today ranging in price from $500 to $3,000. She is known the world over for here simple paintings depicting plantation life, cotton picking, washing clothes, syrup making and other popular themes. I paint what I know, she said. But what she doesn ' t know is the success and fame she reached and the respect given her by artists and collectors alike. Inflation has hit Clementine, remarked one visitor. ' It used to be 25 cents to look! i Clementine Hunter 273 The most wonderful time of the year Thousands turn out for the 60th annual Natchitoches Christmas Festival It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Natchitoches during the first weekend of December, as evidenced by the crowds of residents and visitors alike who turned out for the 60th annual Christmas Festival. People from around the country began arriving in Natchitoches as early as Thursday to prepare for the various activities, which traditionally include two parades and a fireworks display staged by Zambelli Internationale of New Castle, Pennsylvania. The fireworks were the best ever this year, according to Northwestern student Eddy Broadway. The whole Festival went great, but the fireworks were the best. The display, which reportedly cost $14,000, climaxed in a five-minute finale and the lighting of some 38 miles of Christmas lights strung throughout the historic district of Natchitoches. Northwestern students were not the only ones enjoying the Festival, which drew over 100,000 people to Natchitoches. I love the Christmas Festival, and try to come as often as I can, said Molly Distefano, a junior at LSU. I have friends here and we always enjoy every minute of it. Lise Marcus, from Northeast, agreed. I ' m from Natchitoches, and so I always make time for the Festival. Even though finals are next week, I can ' t stand to miss the fireworks and the lights. Mike and Angie Sibley, two life-long residents of Natchitoches, said the fireworks display was the most breathtaking they had seen. I ' ve seen quite a few of these, said Sibley, but this one was without a doubt the best. We like to watch the fireworks and show new people the sights, said John St. Andria, who was among the many out-of-town visitors who attended Festival activities. We ' ve been here fifteen to twenty times. As the spirit of the season floated over the town, a parade highlighted by the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band, as well as Northwestem ' s Miss LOB Kay Lane throws candy to a cheering crowd during the main parade of the 60th annual Christmas Festival. Natchitoches Central High School at Kinr Michelle Van Hook reigns over the ' • ■ ' ' s,- Merry Christmas. he Spirit of Northwestern ' xiu«fs of residents and l is Festival Northwestern ' s Miss Lady of the Bracelet, Kay Lane, Mr. NSU, Reginald Horton and Miss NSU, Reatha Cole, winded through the streets during the early afternoon. The crowds were great, cheering and fun, said Cole. It was an honor to represent Northwestern to so many people who come to see the lights. Although the fireworks display and the $165,000 lighting program were the major attractions, participants were treated to numerous activities, including one-mile and five-kilometer races, a children ' s parade in addition to the main parade, boat rides, various food and novelty items and continuous entertainment on the riverbank stage. Festival activities ended Sunday with the display and air show at the Natchitoches Airport and a Christmas Choral Festival, featuring church choirs throughout the city. The Christmas feeling that pervaded the Festival was summed up by Northwestern student Patricia Montano. The parade was showy, flashy and very bright, everything was so pretty. The fireworks were excellent, and all the lights.. .you have to stand there and look for a while to really see it. Vic the Demon waves to parade-watchers on Second Street. Bugs Bunny and friends participate in the parade. The characters entertained along the parade route and were a favorite of children and adults alike. Christmas Festival 275 Folk Festival highlights wildlife and fisheries I think that vvc have got such resources here (in Lousisana) in the fishing and wildlife field that we need to promote it and display it and make our people more aware of it as much as the other people from the outside, says Grits Gresham, nationally-known television personality and outdoorsman from Natchitoches. Gresham served as cochairman along with Sen. Don Kelly, of the seventh annual Natchitoches-Northwestern Folk Festival. Tlie focus of this year ' s fextival was on Louisiana ' s wildlife and fisheries industries, with special emphasis on hunting and fishing. As in previous Folk Festivals a sampling of the traditional music, crafts, stories and ethnic foods were presented as well as master folk artists and craftsmen from around the country. Dr. Donald Hatley, director of the Folk Festival, emphasized that this year, as in past years. Northwestern student involvement was a major support in getting the festival off the ground. A new addition to the Folk Festival was a 5 kilometer and a 1 kilometer ruiv One of the highlights of the music show was Hadley Castille of Opelousas, one of the stale ' s great cajun fiddlers and singers. Also on hand was Jimmy C. Newman, a Louisiana native and member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1956. Hadley Castille and his Cajun Bluegrass Band entertain at the seventh annual Folk Festival. The band has been a papular attraction to the festival since its b fiinning. Wood carving is demonstrated by m ' l; rcjf ' ismfn present at the festival. On Tour Winding down the banks of Cane River, visitors from around the country annually enjoy the rich heritage and lovely homes of the Natchitoches area. The Fall Tour of Homes, held in October, has become a highlight for those interested in historical preservation. Visitors are treated to a tour of historical homes in town as well as the plantations of Cane River. In 1986, a new home was added to the tour, that of Mrs. Betty Hcrtzog. Magnolia Plantation, located near Allen, joins such favorites as Melrose, where owner Cammie Henry created a haven for artists and writers. Men and women would come from around the world to visit Miss Cammie and use her home as a quiet place to work. It was here that a visitor from France, Francois Mignon, discovered the talents of Clementine Hunter. Hunter has become known the world over for her simple depictions of plantation life in the early part of the century. Beau Fort Plantation, which was the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Vernon Cloutier, was acquired in 1986 by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brittain, who served as hosts to the touring visitors. Mrs. Cloutier was Mrs. Brittain ' s aunt. Tourists are also treated to homes in town, including the William and Mary Ackcl House, the Chaplin House, the Lemee House, the Laureate House as well as Trinity Epsicopal Church and the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The African House, which was built by slave labor and used as their quarters, is one of the more interesting structures on Melrose Plantation. The shady trees which grace Oakland Plantation make it an attractive addition to the Cane River country. B.A.Cohen BA. Cohen ■AX ' S A candlelight tour has become a favorite activity of the tour weekend, for residents of Natchitoches as well as visitors. Visitors of the Tante Huppe House, Prudhomme-Roquier House, the Cloutier Townhouse, the Brown-Metoyer Townhouse and the Wells Home are treated to a historical perspective, seeing the homes ht only by candles as they were at the time they were built. The expansion of the annual tour, and the renovation and restoration of these fine homes, has helped Natchitoches remain an interesting and varied tourist attraction. The Tante Huppe House, which was built between the years of 1827 and 1835, was originally built with an outside door in every room. A favorite of the country tour is Beau Fort Plantation, which was recently acquired by Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brittain. The plantation was the home of Mrs. Brittain ' s aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. C. Vernon Cloutier. Tour of Homes 279 Mayor Joe Sampite proves himself to be NSU ' s Bi gg est Su pp orter As most within the Natchitoches and Northwestern communities know. Mayor Joe Sampite has been a long time supporter of Northwestern. I owe all my success and drive to the University, the mayor said. It gave me my start in life and I can never do enough for NSU to repay what the institution has given me and my family. Northwestern is one of the greatest things we ' ve got going for us. It is the life-blood of the community and is truly responsible for the quality of life in Natchitoches, because of the faculty, the staff, and the students. Without Northwestern, Natchitoches would be like other small towns without a university, said Sampite. As much as Mayor Sampite appreciates Northwestern, the feeling seems quite mutual. He has received countless awards from Northwestern, including the SGA award, the Student Body award, the ROTC Honorary Professor of Military Science award, the Presidential Nth degree award, and a Blue Key award. Mayor Sampite supports Northwestern everywhere he goes, he has put an I Love Northwestern sticker on every city vehicle. Whenever he travels out of town he always passes out NSU stickers and puts up posters to support NSU. Mayor Sampite believes that Northwestern is the school of the future, that every high school student will want to go to Northwestern because, we are changing our image, our goals, and we ' ll be known as the most academic school in Louisiana history. I feel so proud that I can see Northwestern grow with pride and quality. We are going to be a top school in the nation, I don ' t see it being the biggest school but the school of highest quality. I like to challenge every graduate to promote Northwestern financially and above all to recruit at least one new student. I have purple blood!, Sampite concluded. Sampite presents Northwestern retiree Sylvan Sibley with a key to the city of Natchitoches. Mayor Joe Sampite 281 1 Community Briefs. . . 1 he pnncipal of the Lab School is Jimmy D. Berry. Pictured below are the school ' s faculty members (from left, front row) Kay Knotts, Kathy Rhodes, Kay Hennigan, .Edwina Lewis, Connie Melder,Joan Coke, Elizabeth Johnson, Virginia Ratliff, Eileen Kendrick and Glennie Scarborough; (top row) Leo Walker, Drew Moore, Fred Gianforte, Edwards Governor Edwin Edwards receives a copy of Northwestern State University: A History from Northwestern president Robert Alost. Edwards was present at the dedication of several new buildings on the Fort Polk campus. Burley Johnson, Principal Jimmy D. Berry, Robert Gillam and Jack Antilley. efs Art Show Eddy Hill (center) holds a framed poster of the Paper Bag Art Show, an exhibit of student works. The exhibit went on an extended tour to many schools and libraries. Flanking Hill, who was project coordinator and graduate student in art, are (from left) Larry Michaud, press secretary for Louisiana Department of Agricuture, Rivers Murphy, professor and chairman of art, Jim DeCou, plant services manager for the Stone Container Corporation in Hodge, which sponsored the show and Bobby DeBlieux,) assistant secretary in the Louisiana Office of Cultural Development. Hines Northwestern alumnus Louis Hines is presented with a plaque in appreciation for distinguished service to the Northwestern Foundation. Hines is an accountant in Natchitoches and keeps the books for the Alumni and Foundation accounts. Presenting the plaque is Elise James, coordinator of alunmi affairs. Community Briefs 283 John Maggio, Jr., waits on a drive-in customer at the Highway 1 South location of Maggio ' s Discount Liquors. Maggio is a recent Northwestern graduate, along with his cousins, Henry and Chris Maggio. Long hours in the cold or heat characterizes work at Maggio ' s, which the owner claims may be the first drive-in liquor store in Louisiana. Employee Marshall Sandoz is majoring in Business Administration at Northwestern. A Famil y Tradition PISCOUNT LIQU ORS Few Natchitoches businesses have seen the changes that have taken place over Northwestern ' s long history. But Maggio ' s Discount Liquors, v ith two locations, has been around long enough to become a Northwestern tradition. Maggio ' s, which opened in the 1930 ' s, is a family-owned business which has traditionally employed Northwestern students. The store was closed during World War II after Natchitoches was voted dry, but re-opened in April of 1949. The s econd location, on Highway 1 South, opened in 1968. According to Buddy Maggio, owner of the original store on Amulet Street, hundreds of students have worked at Maggio ' s over the years. We ' ve always supported Northwestern, Maggio said. Out of 11 family members, seven have graduated from Northwestern. Maggio ' s two sons, Henry and Chris, are recent Northwestern alumni. His daughter Carmella is currently enrolled at the University. John Maggio, owner of the Highway 1 South store, has also supported Northwestern through the years. Three of his children, Susan, Rhonda and John, Jr., are Northwestern graduates. We were probably the first drive in liquor store in Louisiana, Maggio continued. People from all over the state come in and claim they ' ve never seen a drive-in liquor store. We appreciate Northwestern business, Maggio concluded. The Maggio ' s sign has become one of the most recognizable logos in Natchitoches. Daniel Anderson takes orders in the original store on Amulet Street. Anderson is a Journalism-Public Relations major at Northwestern. Maggio ' s 285 fadex Christi Cloutier, editor Blue Key initiates 22... Fraternities and sororities host their annual theme parties around Natchitoches... LSU Board of Supervisors say that NSU has a bright future ahead.. .Dr. Joseph Orze resigns as NSU ' s fifteenth president.. .Summer school program shortened to six weeks.. .Board of Regents select Dr. Robert Alost to succeed Dr. Orze as president... Introduction of the New Northwestern .. .Programs and faculty terminated in phase one of Alost ' s plan for restoration of NSU... Community citizens work with NSU in recruiting.. .Fall begins ...Distinguished Lecture Series a popular hit... A rugby team is extablished with over fifteen NSU students participating... Circle K, an organization of caring and sharing, becomes active on campus, and Northwestern incorporates an advertising agency to promote the New NSU. The pride is back, and with it comes a new outlook for Northwestern. Closing 287 Northwestern is a wonderful place to complete an education. -Ricky Arthur Junior A Aaron, Ruby Lee 212 Abdel Hadi, Tamer Burhan 212 Abu-Uil, Mahdi Ahmad 212 Adams, Karen Ann 212 Adams, Karen Dcnise 212 Addcrley, Miti DawTi 158 Adkins, Melinda Louann 165 Affeltranger, Cindy S. 212,130 Afmal,Rafiq 212 Ahmadi, Mahmond 212 Afmal, Rafiq 212 Airhart, Arlene 208 AlamiUa, Edward M. 173, 212, 179 Alawoya, Folasade Adunola 212 Alawoya, Robert Oluqbcnga 212 Alexander, Anita Sue 212 Alexander, Earl L. 212 Alexander, Nancy Poshedley 212 Allen, Adricne Alane 160,212 Allon, Arthur 208, 135 Ml. n,e«-H 208 • ' ■ :- ' .ir 1(A212 ndex AUred, Kristin Maria 212 Alost,Alma 186,187,194 Alost, Robert 118, 183, 184, 185, 187,188,194,205,248 Al-Sofiani, Eida M. 212 Ammons, Kevin S. 212 Anders, Lorce Jeanette 212 Anders, Pamela Faye 212 Anderson, Daniel 212 Anderson, Detra Lajuna 212 Anderson, Kimberly Ann 212 Anderson, Leigh Ann 212, 153 Anderson, Sue 208 Anderson, Tahirah Shujuan 212, 134 Anderson, Tina Marie 212 Andrews, Darryl 23 Andrus,Espra 162,179 Angely, Rhonda 165,213 Antee, Kimberly M. 27, 213, 148, 59, 250,251 Anthony, Carletta 148 Anthony, Kay 213 Ardoin, Karen Theriot 213 Amuoot, Ayman H. 213 Arthur, Rhonda Lynn 213 Ashby, Theresa 134 Ashton, Leenecn Plyshette 213 Attenburge, Dennis 162 B Baccigalope, Tina M. 213 Bacdayan, Andrew 208 Baez, JoAnne Marie 145, 213, 146 Bagley, Janice Marie 213 Bagwell, Pa tti 117,162 Bai,Sihong 137,213 Bailey, M ildred 190,191 Bailey, Shav Ti 22 Baker, Carol E. 213 Bailey, Chrissey 27,164,252 Bailey, Major 166 Bailey, Mildred 272,273 Bailey, Shawn A. 109,176 Baker, Allen Louis 137 Baker,TinekeP. 213 Baker, Teresa Ann 213 Banks, Cal 79 Banks, UDonna 28, 249 Barberousse, Dale W. 213 Barkas, Hanna 213 Barks, LaDonna 213 Bamett, Donna Orene 213 Bamett, Sandra Lynn 213 Bamett, Sharon Denise 213, 153 Barrios, No vene 199 Barton, Maxwell 152 Basco, Linaclaire 213 Bates, Brad 139,213 Bates, Tim 170 Baumgardner, Mindy 155,160, 161 Bays, Susan Christine 213 Beasley, Georgia 193, 203 Boone, Thomas 208 Booth, Kimberly Gail 214 Booze, La cqueline B. 214 Borjas, Ines A. 214 Boudreaux, Patrick Francis 174 Boullion, Carla S. 214 Boutee, Harold 192,193 Bowie, Melvin 152 Boyd, Bert 208 Boyd, Larry 178 Braden, Rhonda 208 Bradford, Angela Kaye 145,142, 214 Brandon, Ronald D. 214 Branham, Anthony W. 174,175 Bras well, James E. 141 Braswell, Thomas 152 Brasseaux, Kirt Wayne 176 Braxton, Denise Michelle 214 Breaux, Laura Lane 214 Brent, Bill 124,195 Breutch,Rob 47 Brewer, Ka thy}. 215 Brewer, Michelle 215 Brewer, Sherry De Ann 215 Brian, Frank 270, 271 Bridges, Charlotte Ann 215 Bridgewater, Jo Ann 215 Brittain, Mr. and Mrs. Jack 278, 279 Broadway, Eddy 170 Broadway, Robin 215 Broadway, Tilmon 215 Brocato, Sabrina Ellen 215 Brooks, Jenifer C. 215 Brooks, Rhonda Kay 141,215 Brossett, Doris Lanette 162,215, 131 Broussard, Pamela Anne 215 Browder, Julie 79,157,159,248, 249 Brown, Caprice 215,56,57 Brown, Christine Marie 162 Brown, Denise L. 215 Brown, Gerald D. 215, 134 Brown, Ilze 215 Brown, Juantia F. 215 Brown, Miriam T. 215 Brown, Rudgerick Van 215 Brown, Stacy R. 215 Brown, Stee 208 Brown, Tandy Jean 215,205 Bruce, Connie H. 215 Bnins, James David 215 Bryant, Bill 208 Bryant, Dainel Lee 215 Buchanan, Buck 270, 271 Buchanan, William 208 Buckley, Burton 208 Bumgardner, Wendy Lynne 2 Bunyard, S. Kay 215 Burke, Maria 215,174 Burke, Paula 215,162,163,172 Burkhead, Greg 179 Burkhead, Marie 208, 148 Burleigh, Elaine K. 216, 57,174,162 Burleigh, Tina Ann 160 Bums, Brenda Kay 97, 216,155,160 Burns, Kathy Denise 216,162 Bums, Thomas 208 Busch, Karl 152 Busken, Cathy 57 Bush, Camita Elzene 216 Bush, Gerald 88 Bush, Van 174 Bushnell, Eric Martin 154,169 Busken, Cathy Schminke 139 Buxton, Donna Jane 216 BylesJr.,ClauristeH. 216,134 c Cable, Debbie Lynn 96,216,174 Cabrera, Erick F. 174 Calbert, Jerome 216,166 Calcote, Craig Merrill 216 Caldwell, Patrick Ann 216 Callender, Karen L. 216 Campbell, Frankie 216,142,158,157 Campbell, JoAnne 216 Campbell, Ken 8,127 Campbell, Pam 147 Canales, Melissa 47,216,129, 170,178,132,160,161 Can, Leon 79 Cannon, Angela Grace 216 Cantrell, Jody Winn 216 Capello, Alan 152 Capello, Kenneth 152 Carballo, Ernesto 216 Cardona, Ivan Rene 141 Carll, Marshall 118,119,170 Carlode, Margo Janice 216 Carlos, Dawn Leah 94 Carson, Monica L. 216 Carter, Cynthia L. 216,131 Carter, Louvienia 208 Carter, Tracy Lynn 160 Casey, John Jeffery 216 Cason,Cccile 130 CasHllc, Hadley 276 Cater, Gary Lane 82 Cathy, Missy 104,112 Cavanaugh, Jacqueline G. 216, Celcstine, Steven 152 Celles, Nancy C. 155,160 Celumb, Mark 96 Chadick,Stan 200 Chalk, Zimbalist Fitzgerald 216,142 Chamberlain, Marion P. 216, 149,133 Chamberlain, Sheryl Lynn 216 Champagne,Tonya 85 Chance, Evelyn Evalina 216 Chance, Shelia D. 216 Chandler, Donna Gale 216,110 Chandler, Laura J. 216, 131,141,139 Chandler, Robert Dale 216 Chandler, Steven B. 217 ,173 Charles, Clara Toninnette 217 Charles, Tony Sadarine 217 Charrier, Amy Lynn 217 Chatman, Lawrence R. 217,166 Chatman, Ronda Rena 217 Cheramie, Gail 200,208,146 Christensen, Raymond 208,137 Christmas, Eugene 201 Christophe, Priscilla 217 Chunn, Richard 150,141 Clark, Patsy V. 217 Claud, Silvia Ann 217 Clements, John Brain 217 Clemons, Robert Alan 217, 148 Cleveland, John 174,175 Cleveland, Vickie 104, 217 Clidton, Jacquelyn Anne 217,172,173 Clifton Jr., Jerry Vaughn 217,111,173 Clou tier, Christi 122,165 Cloutier, Mr. and Mrs. C. Vernon 278,279 Cloutier, Stephanie Anne 217 Cobb, James 113 Cobb, UDonna Sue 217 Cobum, Colette 217 Cochran, Tena 208,139 Cockerham, Carlos B. 217 Coffey, Patricia 134,142 Coker, Gordon 208,142 Cole, Carlton K. 217 Cole, Cynthia Lee 217 Cole,Reatha 217,148,146,59, 123,178,151,165 ■ Cole, Waylon R. 217 Collins, Jim 217 Collins, Randy Eugene 217 Colomb, Mark A. 217 Colson, David 81 Colquette, Keith 148,170 Commick, Vannie Marie 217 Conley, Alethea Ulandra 217 Conley, Arementa Renee 217 Connley, Nonie Lasswell 217 Constance, Richard 173 Cook, Charla G. 217 Cooley, Richard Scott 218 Cooper, Edgar Keith 218,176 Cooper, Terry Louis 218 Corbett, Cathy C. 218 Corbin, Sharon Ann 218 Coriell, Stephanie Lynne 218 Corley, Teresa 218 Corrie, Stewart 86 Cotton, Al Felix 218, 59, 134 Covington, Tommy 208 Cox, Ashlie Annette 218,165 Cox, Jerome 57,150,152 Cox, Johnny 57,116,152 Cox, Kimberly Ann 218 Cox, Sheree 218 Cox,WinnifredH. 218 A nice and friendly atmosphere is w hat NSU is all about. -Greg Amacker Sophomore Crabtree, Allen 133 Craig, Christine 208 Craig, Ginger Gayle 218,94 Craig, Porter 146,101 Crawford, Nicole Dena 218 Creamer, Jerry Alan 218, 148 Creed, Cheryl Kaye 218 Creighton, Walter 208,142 Crenshaw, Louis Victor 169 Cres well, Jennifer 208 Crocker, Brenda D. 218 Crooks, Ginger Anne 218 Cross, CalL. 137 Cross, Johnny 135 Crossno, Virginia 208,139 Crowder, Larry 269 Crow, Randall AUen 218,169 Cruickshank, Gordon A. 218, 146,145 Cucka,John 208 Culver, Johnny Ray 169 Cunningham Mary C. 218 Curry, Virginia Ann 218 Cyiark, Marcus 218,142 Czech, Inez C. 218 D Dale, Sonja R. 218 Dangeleisen,RusseUD. 218,173 Darbonne, Debbie M. 218,94 Darden,LisaY. 218 Darden, Richard L. 218 Daughtery, Kelly 147,165 David, Rhonda Renee 218 Davis, A. Celeste 219 Davis, Clara J. 103,105,219 Davis, Donald Ray 219, 152,166 Davis, Ginger Ann 219 Davis, Janet Darlene 219,94 Davis, PamS. 219,153 Davis, Pamela Denise 219 Davis, Pat Lee 133 Davis, Reginald J. 166 Davis, Robert 146 Davis, Scott J. 219,57,116 Davis, Treena LaShon 219 Deahl, Susan 219, 153 Deason, Cheryl Ann 219 Deason, Jerry W. 219,148 Decker, Celia 208,139 DeCuir, David Troy 219,57, 134 Deen, Kimberly 165 DeFaro, Addriana 219,133,137 Delahoussaye, Nancy Leigh 219 Delano, Jennifer Lynn 219 DeLatin, Paula J. 219 Delphen, Sherrie Ann 219 Delphen, Sharon Christine 219 Dement, Doug 128 Demont, Stephanie Christina 219,162 Dennis, Patricia 208 Dennis, Sandra 208 Dennis, William 208 Denys, Carmen Elena 219 Deshotels, Lesseley A. 219,162,154 Desselle, Martin J. 219,137 Destefuano,Toni 133 Devi, Laksmi 219 Deweese, Karen D. 165,168 Devdtt, Kenneth 82 Diana, David Anthony 219 Dick, Fran 153 Dickens, James Lavelle 167 Dickinson, Robin R. 219, 153 Digirolamo, Tonia L. 219,160 Dinkins, Zachary 219 Dison, Angela Ruth 219 Distefano, Toni Angela 220,162 Divietro,Pat 125 DiVittorio, Jeanne Kaye 220,94 Dixon, Angela Kaye 220 Dixon, Regina Lynn 220 Doane, William K. 220,173 Dobard, Eddie 220 Dobbins, David 135 Dodd, Melanie Morean 220,165,164 Dodd, Tern Michelle 220,165 Doiron, Valerie Melissa 160 Dollar, Grace Ellen 220 Donaldson, George Henery 154,156,168,169 Dooley, Dayna Elizabeth Dotson, Johnny 152,154 Douciere, Debra Kay 220 Doughty, Jeannie S. 220 Douglas, Daphne Cassandra 220 Douglas, Linda Johnson 220 Dranguet, Charles Edwin 132 Dubuc, Christopher 137 Duhon, Brent 147 Duke, Trey 220 Dimagan, Cherie K. 160 Dunn, Carolyn S. 205 Dupas, Victoria D. 220 Dupre, Rachel Ann 220, 59,162 Dupree, Mary D. 220 Dupuy,Dwayne 128,145 Dupuy,Greg 127 Duren, Rachel Lynn 220 Closing Index 291 NSU is the perfect place to go to school. It ' s small enough to be friendly and gives you a chance to get involved, but large enough to give you a credible degree. -Paula Ray Senior Durr, Daniel 208,56,152 Durr, Debbie D, 220 Dutile,Tina 220,122 Duty, Russell Wayne 99 Dwyer, Patrick Rccs 220,132 Dyes, Karla E. 220 Dyes, Sondra D. 220, 131 Duty, Russell 135 Dyson, Donna D. 221 Dyson, E. Lynnc 221,160 Eady, Roger 152 Eastwood, Christopher R. 221, 150,173 Ebarb, Allen 221 Ebarb, Kevin Dewaync 221 Edborg, John O. 221 Edwards Jr., Albert 221 Edwards, Danny 166 Edwards, Darlene 221 Edwards, Henery 209 Effcrson, Michelle Ann 94 Eid, Michael Arvid 221,174,175 Eitel,Beth 97,160 Eitel, Jonncttc Ruth 221,1163,162 El-Jor, Hanna Moussa 221, 57,139,137 Elkins, Marti Ellen 221,165 Elkins, Thomas David ' ivw Anthony 169 10 Ellis, William Daniel 221,110,174 English, Cindy L. 221 English, Joe 221 English, Loretta P. 221 Eppler, Thomas 203, 209,141 Erwin,JoE. 221,145 Estes, Lynn Edward 221, 118, 119 Evans, Deanne Loraine 221 Every, Lynn 221 F Fair, Latisha Anne 221 Fairbanks, Melissa Ann 133 Falcon, OUie Marie 221 Fannin, Dee Ann 221 Farley, Kelli A. 221,153 Farley, Sherry Denise 221 Farmer, Bemardine 221 Farquhar, Alan 147, 152 Farrar, Donna Michelle 222 Faughn, Kathy 222 Fenceroy,J.T. 74,79,167 Fenoli, Richard Michael 222, 150,174 Ferguson, Denise M. 222 Ferguson,John David 222 Fikc, Gerald V. 222 Fiorentino, Rosemary 222, 153 Fisher, Tracy Ann 165 Fitzwilliam, Shayne 106,107 Flat t, Clement 170,132 Fletcher, Mona 209 nores,Gene 222,169,154 Flores,KimC. 222 Flores, Lanora Ann 222 Hoyd, Sarah McNulty 130 Hynn, Ethan A. 222,173 Foitek, Joanna L. 222, 152 Folden, Robert 208 Fontenot, Daren C. 222 Fontenot,JanueE. 222, 146,142 Ford, Kimberly Denise 222 Ford,Todd 176 Forque, Lorie E. 222, 131,142 Forrest, Don 152 Fortner, Rhonda L. 222 Foshee, Melisa M. 222 Foster, Cindy 222,151,141 Fowler, Brenda Ann 222 Fox, Nobia E. 222, 146 Fox, Suzanne Rene ' 222,131,141 Frame, Particia H. 222 Frank, Melissa 130 Franklin, Barbara B. 222 Franklin, Bridgette 157,158 Franklin, Debra LaTrese 222 Franklin, LaJuana Sheree 222 Franklin, Margaret D. 222 Frasher. Mary K. 222 Eraser, Rhonda Lea 222, 152, 152 Frazier, James W. 222,167 Frazier, Jerry 169 Frazier, Kathleen 223 Fredieu, Shane 223, 152 Freeman, Delia Marie 223 Freeman, Robby 127 Freeman, Tanya Dawn 160 Fryar,Kent 223,176,177 Fuller, Andra Gayle 160 Fulton, Fred 192,193 G Gage, Ed 208 Gage, Robert L. 223,149,142 Gallien, A. Daniel 223, 170 Gallien, Charles 173 Gammage, Coy Wayne 223, 150,170,145 Gant,VickiD. 223 Garcia, Omar 223 Gardner, Stuart Alan 223, 147 Garrett, YvetteLaSha 223,158,157 Gates, Clara 209 Gates, Donald 209, 146 Gates, Mary Lynn 223 Gault, Benjamin Heath 223 Gauthier, Andreas. 223 Gauthier,JanieLynn 223 Gauthier, Kevin Roy 223,173 Gay, Jodie Allision 165 Gentry, Angela 160 Germany, Mary Ellen 223 . Gemhaus, Kirsten 223,165 Gibson, Mike 170 Gibbs, Dorothy Jane 223 Gidlow, Leigh A. 223 Giering,Gretchen 223,165 Gilcrease, Gay Lynn 139,165 Gillis, Phillip Lloyd 169 GillSheryl 223 Gillyard, Constance Denise 223 Gipson,Angela 157,158 Girtmon, Lashay F. 223 Gladney,DeeDee 223,162 Glassell, Deborah 209 Glass, Mary H. 223 Glover, Jeff Paul 223 Godwin, Elizabeth Aime 223 Goff, Donna E. 223 Coins, ScottyL. 223 Gongre, James 149 Gooder, Patti L. 224 Gordon, Hazel Vanessa 224 Coynes, Kimberly Renee 224 GraberJr.,Alvin 224,166 Graef,Russ 176 Graham, Derrick Dinell 224 Granger, Dewey 150, 152,112,174 Grant, Laura Lynn 224,162 Gratten, Diana 174 Gray, Jim 224, 146 Grayson, Brenda Arlene ' 224,165 Greenhouse, Kevin 166 Greer, Todd Darin 224, 147 Gregory, Hiram 130 Gresham, Grits 271,276 Griffin, TerriD. 224,141 Griffith, Angle 156,160 Griffith, Jesse 147,170,152 Gros, Donald Wade 174 Guay, Melinda Anne 224,160 Guenther, Lisa Marie 224 Guerrero, Bert 156 Guidroz, Tricia Louise 224,139 Cuidry, Karen Anne 224,165 Guidry, Margaret L. 224 Guient, Pauline 224 GuiUory, Bryan Keith 224, 127 Guillory, Kathryn F. 224 GuiUory, StacieL. 224 Guillory, Theresa Ann 224 Gunadi, Hengky 224 Gunter, Robin 117,162 Hale, Susan 224 Haley, James 184,189 Hall, Cam Elizabeth 133 Hall, Donald R. 224, 57,157,156,167 Hall, Hurst 209 Hall, James 74,76,81 Hall, Kellie Ann 224 Hameed, Ahmad Kamel 224 Hamilton,Monica Louise 133 Hamilton, Terrence Lynn 156,167 Hammond, Kevin 176,177 Hampshire, Carole Lynne 224 Hampton, Logan 224 Hanegan, Brian James 224 Hansen, Carol A. 224, 135 Hardee, Thomas Walter 109 Hardey, Felicia 165 Hardin, Alan 176 Hardy, Glenann 153 Hard wick, John 174 Hare,Dena 147 Harlan, Allen Brett 225 Harlan, Dana M. 225 Harlan, Joey 170 Harper, Grady 209 Harper, Melissa S. 225, 57, 148, 149,142,160 Harrington, Charlie 208 Harris, Annie 105 Harris, John William 225 Harris, Patsy Diane 225 Harris, Russel 126,169 Harrison, Andrew S. 225, 128, 152,174 Harrison,Thomas Gilbert 111, 156,173 Hartley, Mike 173 Hasan, Syed Munawwar 225 Hatley, Dr. Donald 276 Hawkins, Melody Ann 225 Haworth, Elizabeth 225 Hawthorne, Deborah Dee 168 Hawthorne, Camille 209,59, 116,156 Hayes, Beth 209 Hayes, Douglas J. 225,176 Hayes, Robert 119 Haynes, Dina 160 Closing Index 293 Icbcrt, Francinc Ellen 225, 128 Hcbcrt, Kimbcrly Annette 21S.lbO,156,174 Hebcrt, Winnifreti Denisc 225 Hcck.Darryl Glen 154,169 Heider, Rachel 59,151,162,174,175 Heil, Allen 88,170,111 HoUnvin, Daniel S. 225 Henderson, Rhonda A. 225, 148 Henderson, Therrel Lee 225,174 Hendricks, Dunvood 152, Hendrix, Beth Ann 225, 59,139,156 Henery, Cammie 273,278 Henery, Cindy D. 225 Henrv, Gerard 82,166 Hensiey, Vickie R. 225 Hernandez, Pam Rence ' 225 Hcrrington, Ke nn 225 Herrington, Melissa 225 Hertzog, Mrs. Betty 278 Hess, Martha E. 225 Hessclgrave, Chandel 225, 134 Hesscr, Monica Lynn 225,156 Hewitt, Dorothy Ann 225 Hickersor, Sharon 152 Hicks, Bonnie 225 Hiestand, Mona Elizabeth 225,160 Hightower, Mellissa A. 226 Hill, Tina Maria 226 Hill, John Howard 226 Hilliard, Randy 226 Hilton, Mary 209 Himaya,]oAnn 209 Hioe, Ariein Lukman 226 Hippler, Stanley Ray 173 Hoffman, Betty 149 Holberb, Ann Michelc 226 Holdcn, Patricia 152 Hogan, Sonia k. 226 Holland, Charles Willis 167 Holland, Sonya Lynn 226 Holland, Tanya Renee 226 Hollis, Eleanor 209 Holmes, Cathy Denene 226,151,157,158 Holmes, Dennis W. 166 Holmes, Kenneth Mitchell 139 Holmes, Walter 209 Holt, Charles Glen 226,134, 149 Hood, Camilla Michelle 226 Hoover, Dorothy Jean 226 Hopkins, Kevin D. 226, 170 Hopkir s, Rodney Wayne 226 Horman, Ricardo 106 Horn, Kelly L. 226 Home, Sarita Maletha 226 Home, Tommy R. 226 Horton,JillRenea 226 Horton, Patricia Rose 226, 146,145 J Johnson Jr., Alfred 227,132 Johnson, Andre ' Jerome 227 Johnson, Anita Sheree 227 Johnson, Diedra Ann 227 Johnson, Emilou Hebert 227 Johnson, Joseph 134 Johnson, Maxine 209 Johnson, Melinda K. 227 Johnson, Mel vin 166 Johnson, Monte ' Mary 227,151,157,158,159 Johnson, Penny Jane 156,165 Johnson, Regina L. 227 Johnson, Richard Tumner 205 Johnson, Tracy Regina 227, 152 Jolley,Greg 152 Jones, Bert 270,271 Jones Jr., Eddie L. 227 Jones, Di-Onetta 228, 146,151,139,155,157,158,159 Jones, Deborah Lynn 228,157,159 Jones, Cheryl 228 Jones, George 89 Jones, Glynis Yvette 228 Jones, Jacqueline Helen 228 Jones, Paul 111 Jones, Robert 146 Jones, Winnf red K. 228 Jordan, Freddie 209 Jordan, Pennye D. 228 Jordan, Yvette Diana 228, 153 Joseph, John 228 Jowers, Kathy H. 228, 148 Justin, Robyn 84,85 Kane, Linda Kay 228,164,165 Kalve,ValdisL 228,141 Kay, Michael 119 Keel, Marie Caroline 228 Keenan, Charles 142 Keenan, Todd E. 228, 119, 170, 178,113,145 Kellenberger, Russell 149 Kelly, Don 269,276 Kelly, Jesse 132 Kelly, Sallie 209 Kelly, Sharon Lynne 228, 257,258 Kelly, Sonya Marie 228 Kelly, Teresa B. 228, 153 Kendrick, Gregory Aubrey 228, 120 Kennedy, Kristine 228,260 Kerry, Gilmore Joseph 228, 131 Kerry, Tina 131 Khan, Ahmed Fuad 228,141 Khan, AmerWaseem Ali 137 Khanfar, Nail Mustafa 228 Killingworth, Penny S. 228 Kim, Helena 131 Kim, Young Hee 228 Kinberger, Karen 150,151 King, MeUnda Gail 228 King Jr., Richard B. 228,131 Kingsley, John Henry 170,160 Kirk, Rhonda J. 228 Kirkland, Darrelll74 Kise, Kaoru 228 Knapp, Deborah J. 228, 153 Knarr, Sharon 228 Knight Jr., Thomas D. 229 Knighton, Robert 135 Knippers, Wendy Taryn 229 Knotts, Kenny Joe 229 Knotts, Mike 229,108 Knowles, Steve 147 Knowl ton, Edward 174 Kom, Daniel Lee 229, 123, 148 Kracik, Maureen 94 Kratz, Daniel 174,175 Kruse, Dwayne 209 Kulakowski, Michelle 165 Kyle,KelleyKaye 229,162 Laborde,Dru 169 LaCaze, DeWayne 229 Lachney,Kent 183,209 Lachney, Ronda 183,209 LaCombe, James M. 229, 127,145 LaCour, Angela Marie 229, 57 LaCour, Anthony T. 229 LaCour, KandiH. 229 LaCour, Lisa Michelle 229,162 Lafitte, Donna Jo 94,95 Lambert, David 169 Lambright, Maxie 270 Lambright, Sherry 270 Lancon, Catherine Claire 229 Landon, Robert 126 Landreneau, Milissa 94 Landry, Abbie 209,134 Lane, Sandra Kay 229 Langley, Sherrie Ann 229 Langton, Candace B. 229 Lanier, Connie S. 229 Lapeyrouse, Lori Marie 229 Latiolais,KathyM. 229 Laton, Cynthia 229 Laurence, Melyssa Lavergene, Michele 229,156,162,173 Lawson, Lisa A. 229, 170,160 Lawton, Sudie 269 Layssard, Jane Anne 229 Lea,MelanieAnn 229 LeBlanc, Darcy Lea 229, 59,151,162 LeBlanc, Laurie Marie 229,165 LeBlanc, Lucy C. 229, 146,145,151,160 LeBlanc, Patrick A. 229, 153 Lee, Butch 130 Lee,CherieD. 229 Lee, Chi-Tun 229,142 Lee,Edd 99 Lee, Monica Renea 103,104,230 Lee,Shiow-Fen 230 Lee,Sheu-FenSue 230,57 Lee, Teresa Diane 230 Lee, Tessia Carla 230 Lee, Tracy 59,165 Leigh, Annita Sue 230 LeJeune,YolandeD. 230 Lemoine, Shari M. 230 Lenahan, Michelle A, 230 Leone, Anita Tonette 230 Leone, Debra Rene ' 230 Lessen, Paula M. 230, 128 Lester, JoAnnaPruitt 230 Levo, Marilyn F. 230 Lewis, Greg 170 Lewis, Kevin 82 Lewis, Marvin Wells 230, 148, 149, 119,142,145 Lewis, Sharon Kay 230 Lewis, Tracey Annette 230 Leydecker, Rhonda 120 Liga, Debbie Herawati 230,137 Lim,Rangi Jason 168,169 Lindsey, Lori 160,161 Line,SherriS. 230 Lingeman, M. Maureen 230 Little, Lisa Marie 230 Litton, Walter 142 Lorance, Leona Alicia 230 Llorens,Alan 148 Lloyd, Dorothy Annette 230 Northwestern is a real friendly campus. It ' s especially easy to get around. -Carol Salard Sophomore Lloyd, Elizabeth L. 230 Lloyd, Katrina Elaine 230 Lofin,Charla A.. 230 Lofton, Lisa Anne 230,164 Lott,JcsseP. 230 Lott, Judith 209,139 Looustaunau, Shaun Marie 230 Lovick, Constance R. 230 Lowery, Cornell E. 231,166 Lowery, Dawn Sassy 231,165 Luck, James Allen 231 Luck, Leah C. 231,139 Luker, Brenda Diane 231, 130 Lyles,SheUaC. 231 Maddox, Cari 270, 271 Magee, Charies D. 231 Magce,John 209 Maggio, Carmella M. 231 Mahelia, Roges Sanchez 231 Maiden, Valerie Evette 231, 152 Malcy, Marty 170,139 Maloney, Susan E. 231 Manasseh, Paul 270 Maness, Marion Joy 231 Mancss, Michael Paul 231,57 Mangcny, Thomas Wesley 231 Mangum, Richard 169 Mann, Marv 210 Manning, Eric 149 Manson, Sharon K. 231, 59,139 Marler, Annette 165 Maroma, Olivia 164,165 Marroush, Camille Asad 137,139 Marshall, Lemuel 231,167 Martin, Alice Faye 231 Martin, Lori 102,110,165 Martin, Robbie 170 Martin, Terrence P. 231, 150,166 Martinez, Carmen 130 Mason, Denise Diane 231 Mason, Michael Sinclair 231, 56,57,179,156,157,167 Mastainich, Kent 176 Matthews, Emilyn 160 Matthews, LiUian M. 231 Matthews, Myrtis Nell 231 Mavioush, Camille A. 231 Maxie, Bertha 231 Mayeaux, Sissy 210 Mayes, David 139 Mayfield, Mark 166 Maynard,Jon 128,152,165 McAbee, Cindy 128,127,165 McB room, Michelle Leigh 165 McCall, Hilary-Lynne 231,160 McCarroll,MegM. 231 McCary, Lisa M. 231 McCaskill, Brian 232 McCauslin, Darren 170 McClain, Gregory Marcus 232 McClaugherty, Janet K. 232, 128 McClelland, Laura 160 McClendon, Melee 165 McClintock, Charles Donald 232 McClinton, Barrett 150 McClung, Edwin 130 McConathy, Roger 176 McCoid,SharyLea 232 McCormick, Dorcas 210 McCremon, Jimmy 87 McDonald, Kimberly Ann 232, 179,162 McDougal, Harry 116, McDowell, John 132 McFerren, David 232 McGee, Lori 232, 131 McCinty, Martha Ann 232 McHale, Maureen 210 McHale, Michael 149 Mclnnis, Alice Jean 232 Mclntyre, Lee 160 McKellar, Jim (Hot pants) 123,139,197 McKinney, Amy Lynn 232 McKinney, Byron Darwin 232 McLaren, Laurie Theresa 232, 59,162 McLemore, Marsha 96,161 McMahan, Cathi M. 232 McMillian, Beth Ann 232 McPhearson, Donna F. 232 McPhearson, Patrick Thomas 169 McWilliams, Don 210 McWilliams, Michele -Anne 232 MedUn, Dan 170,145 Medlock, Chevelos 145 Medlock, Cynthia Ann 232 Megason, Scott 232,131 Melancon, Amy Marie 163 Melancon, Darren James 87, 232 Mercer, Terry Donavan 232 MerelI,DaveK. 135 Merten,KimberiyD. 232 Meshell, Elizabeth Dawn 232 Meziere, Penelope E. 232 Mignon, Francois 278 Mike, Marjoree D. 232,139,173 Miley, Darrell 169 Miller, Beveriy Jan 232 Miller, CandiceL. 232,59 Miller, David V. 232 Miller, Mary Louisa 232,162,163,154 Miller, Raymond 179 Mills, Joan P. 232 Mills, Leah Kay 233,173 Milner, Denise 233 Milner,KimberlyR. 233 Misuraca, Marc Todd 233 Misuraca,Sam 210 Mitchell, April Joyce 233 Mitchell, Betty A. 233 MitcheU, Sheila 233 Mitchell, Sheryl 134 Mize, Stephanie Jane 233 Moberly, Doug 152 Molinard, Angela M. 233 Molstad, Susan 210 Monette, Carolyn Michelle 233 Monk, Susan Renee 233 Montano, Patricia 233 Montelaro, Damian F. 233,174 Moon,Seong-Shik 233,137 Mooney, Lola Jeanne 233 Moore, Charles 173 Moore, Christi 165 Moore, Sheila 142 Moore, Tommy 56,57, 150,165,169 Moore, Vivian N. 233 Morgan, Carl 173 Morgan, John M. 233,147 Morgan, Staci Leigh 233 Morgan, TalB. 233 Morris, Detries La ' Muriel 233 Morrow, Ray 147 Moses, Linda A. 233 Mott, Bobby Joe 142 Murphy, Peggy E. 233 Murphy, Rivers 210 Mount, Jay Roy 233 Moxey, Marva Naomi 233,151,157,158 Mullens, D. Denise 233 Murphy, Kayla 151 Murphy, Rivers 130 Mustafa, Muavda Abdalla 233 Musumeche, Mary E. 233 Myles, Catherine 233 Norton, Patricia Denise 234 Nye, Bryan 210 N Nardini, Cindy 146 Nash, Claudine Longet 233 Nelms, Rhonda Gayle 233 Nelson, Erin 234 Nett, Keith 2.34,122,156,176 Nevels, Suzie Kay 234, 128,142,151 Newell, Todd 174 Newman, Jimmy C. 276 Newman, Pamela 210,139 Newman, RebekahR. 234,162 Newton, Shelia A. 234 Nichols, Brian 111,112,173 Nichols, Michelle Denise 234,162 Nichols, Truman U. 234 Niette, Doris Salard 123 234,132,133,139,145 Noah, William Robert 234, 147 Noble, Angillar Yvone 234 Noel, Frances C. 234,139 NoUey, Denise 139 Nora, Anedra Andrea 234 Norman, Pearlie 234 Norris, Michelle Rene ' 234 Norton, David 156,176 Norton, Grady 176 Oates, Kelly 179,174 Gates, Randy 134 O ' Bannon, William Darren 234 Oberie,AnnW. 234 Oberie, Karen Ann 234,156,160 O ' Conner, Laurie 146 Oenbrink, Paul A. 234 Oimsted, Donald L. 234 Omff,Charies 176 O ' Neal, Barbara Nanette 234 O ' Neal, Carolyn E. 234, 148,141,142 Orbrell, Henery 234 Orze, Craig 139 Overstreet, Jeff 210 Owens, Mike 234 Oxley, Toni Spitale 234 Ouelowo, Francis 234 PQ Packard, Michael H. 234, 128,145 Paddie, Donna L. 234 Paige, Gwendolyn Lynne 234 Palado, Portia Rafanan 234 Palmer, Penny Ann 235 Pardue, Dawn Renee 235,165 Closing Index 297 Parker, Judi 235 Parker, Marv Ellen 205,205 Parker, MylcsA. 235,170 Parker, Timothy D. 235 Parler, Carmen Rcncc 235 Parrish, Vicki 128 Patlan, Robert Luis 235, 127,145 Patrick, Marcia A. 235 Patterson, Gregory 91 Patton, Pamela Paunc 235 Pa vne, Carolyn M. 235,157,158,159 Payne, Earline 235 Prudhomme, Sandra 235 Peach, Tamera 210 Peacock, Brenda Gale 235 Pearcc, Chris 154,176 Pearce, Deanna L. 235 Pearce, Don 126,169 Pearce, Joel 119 Peck, Melissa 165 Penrod, Lorraine 210 Perdue, Bill 146,145 Perkins, Betty 210 Perkins, Pam 235,160 Penrct, Sandra Ann 235,165 Perry, Jacqueline Renee ' 235 Perry, Jill Patrice 235 Perry, Wiley James 235 Person, Mary Suzanne 235 Peters, Kevin LcRay 235, 170 Peterson, Angela Jill 106,107 Petra, Victoria Jill 235,160 Petrosh,Gragory David 235 Petty, C Alexander 235,139 Pevez-Montalvo, Jose ' L. 235 Pharr, Rhonda Ann 235 Philen, Ten H. 235 Phillips, KathyL. 235 Phillips, Melissa Kay 235 Phillips, Susan 178,165 Pierce, Alexia Schrce 235 Pierce, Jerry 16,188,196 Pierce, Rick 26 Piland, David W. 236,174 Pippin, Roland 210 Pitt, Dudley 210 Planchock, Norann 210 Piatt, Rex Guy 173 Pleasant, Da rryl 130 Pleasant, Randall 130 Plummer, Douglas W. 236, 260,142 Plunkett, Amy Kathleen 236, 131,134 Plunkett, Kevin 152 Pollacia, Lissa 210 Ponder, Lloyd 137 Populis, Emily Yvette 236 Porter, Kimberly Marlene 236 Porter, Tricia 236 Poss, Marjorie 59, 139 Powell, Laura M. 236 Powell, Leonard Allen 236,150, 151,135,130,260,145 Powell, Sherry D. 236 Poynter, Todd 170 Presson, Frank 210,146,196 Prewitt, Kevin 236 Price, John 149,152,142 Price, Paul Anthony 236 Pridgen, Leta M. 236 Prier, Stacy M 236 Proctor, Carla A. 236, 57,139 Pruessnerl, Carol J. 236 Pugh, LaSandra Quinette 236 Putnam, Gregory Phillip 236 Quails, TannyS. 236 Queen, George 176 R Rachal, Gwendolyn A. 236 Rachal,Jeffery 236,178,170 Rachal, Marcia F. 236 Rachal, Patti Coleman 236 Rachal, Roy 201 Rains, Clothilde 262 Ragan, Jamie C. 236 Ragan, Samuel L. 236 Raggio, Dale L. 236 Raggio, Kerry Glenn 236 Ramirez, Rosa Mari 236 Ramirez-Perez, Damans 236 Ramsey, John 146,120,121,123, 148,170 Ramsey, Roger Alan 236 Rankin, Benny 41,96,169 Randazzo, Yvonne M. 236 Ratcliff,JayB. 237,173 Ray, Paula 165 Rayford, Terrance 88 I ymo, Stephanie V. 237 Raymond, Fatorous Deyron 237 Raymond, Penny Windell 237 Rawls,FJean 237 Redman, Terrie Lynn 237 Read, Edward 133 Reed, Kim Alison 237,160 Reed,Trinetta 237 Rees,JohnE. 237,173 Rees, Patrick K. 237 Reid, Cindy 142 RemhardtJ.C. Dutch 270, 271 Repp, John Scott 96,237, 170 Repp, Richard 133,173 What can I say? Being that I am fronn Natchitoches I enjoy Hving five minutes aw ay from my classes. -Tanya Freeman Freshman Sampite, Michaela M. 238, 124, 148, 149,165 Samuel, Lisa 238 Sand, Colette Marie 238 Sanders, Dianna L. 238 Sanders, Doris L. 238 Sanders, Eraka Runnett 238 Sanders, Kelli Suzanne ' 238 Sandoz, Marshall 130 SanMiguel, Patricia Ann 238,139,145 Saunders, Elizabeth 210 Schroeder,H. 137 Scott, Craig 239, 146, 150, 120, 121,170,261,145 Scott, Gwendolyn Lynette 239 Scott, Wanda Renee 239 Scriber, Angela Dawn 239 Seawood, Lawrence 239 Seale,Dayna 130 Seeger, Lisa 165 Self,KimberlyJ. 239 Sepulvado,BradP. 239 Sepulvado, Kathleen Keene 239 Sepulvado, Kimberly 239,160 Sepulvado, Lisa Ann 239 Sepulvado, Mia 239,162 Sepulvado, Victor L. 239 Servellon, Louis 239 Settles, Eugenia Gail 239 Sewell,Willia 131 Sewell,Mike 165 Sexton, Randall 210 Seymour, Dan 150 Shabib,ZakiA-Jabbar 239 Shaeffer, Myra Celeste 239 Shaw, Bill 210 Shaw, John C. 11,239, 261,156,169 Reynolds, Robert: 210 Reynolds, Stephanie D. 237,133,137 Rhea, James 173 Rhymes, Julie Ann 237,160 Ribot,Efrain 237,141 Richard, Jeffery P. 8,237,170 Richards, Rachelle Irene 237 Richardson, Carol Ann 237 Richardson, Gary 167 Richardson, Lisa Gail 237,142 Richardson, Timothy Jay 237 Riche, Pamela W. 237,131 Riche, Randall J. 237 Riguad, Sonya Marie 237, 146, 59, 148 Riley, Ivy 210 Ritterbeck,JonnaD. 237, 146,145 Rivera-Carballo, Juan Ramon 237 Rivers, Rodney Jason 237 Roberson, Ruth C.Walker 237, 153 Roberson, TamikoYvette 237 Roberts, Carmen J. 237, 153 Roberts, Denise 237 Roberts, Donna 147, 152,162 Roberts, Joyce Lynn 237 Roberts, Margaret Louise 238, 152 Roberts, Mary 210 Roberts, Rhonda G. 238 Roberts, Terri 134,148,142 Robertson, Cjmthia Beavers 238 Robertson, Joe 23,238,170 Robertson, K6lly Lynn 238,162 Robertson, Paula 262 Robinette, Louis 169 l obinette, Robby 26,127 Robinson, Annie Marie 238 Robinson, Eddie 270 Robinson, Evelyn D. 238 Robinson, Susanne A. 238,160 Robinson, Walter 137 Roque, Sylvester Joseph 213, 57, 150. 261,145,151 Roquemore, Traci L. 238 Ross, Cynthia R. 238,164 Rowe, Mitchell 167 Roy, Mark 168,169 Ruan, Sandra Vidalia 238 Rubin, Paula Marie 204, 238,205,151,139,145,157,158 Rubino, Elizabeth 139 Rush, Chariotte 238 Rush, Harold 176 Rushing, Alaina Jane 97, 238 Rushton, Kelly 128,165,169 Rusli, Julie 238 Rusli, Katrine 238,137 Ryder, Randy 176 Rusli, Linda 238 Russell, Lola 238 Russo,MarkD. 238 Ryder, Anna Kristin 238 Salley, Nicole 42 Salter, Emily Elaine 238 Salter, Valerie 55,94,95,165 Samara, Ihsan Abdel K, Mohammed 137 Sampite, Mayor Joe 267,268,269,280,281 I feel NSU is one of the prettiest universities in Louisiana. I have really enjoyed my four years here. -Julie Messina Senior Shaw, Sandra C. 239 Shcl ton, Sharon M. 239 Shcppard, Mark 132 Sherman, Leah 170 Shcwbridgc, Anthol 132 Shibley, Jcannette Elizabeth 239 Shotwell, Kellie Marie 239,94 Shows, Jeffery Alan 239 Shrell,John 147 Sibille, Scott Francis 239,151 Sibille, Sophia Francine 239,162 Sibley, David Vincent 239 Sibley, Sylvan 281 Simmons, Kelley Hope 239,lt Simmons, Mary 210 Sinunons, Nancy Sharlene 239,165 Simmons, Pam 210 Simmons, Renee 153 Sjoberg, Annika M. 239, 120,137 Skains, Mark Keevan 240 Skipworth, Cynthia Diane 240 Slack, Rusty 79,82 Slaton, Kimbcrly 240,162 Slaughter, R. Suzanne 240 Slay, Amanda 240 Slay, John Bradley 240 Sloan, Damella 240 Sloan, Liz Ella 240 Smiley, Angela E. 240 Smiley, Patty 178,248, 249,165,155 Smith, Amy 165 Smith, Antonio Jerome 240 Smith, A va P Smith, BJ 152,173 Snruth, Brain Kelly 240,174 SmiUi, Carol 160 Smith, Cathy 131 Smitli, OuTvl E. 240, 130,lf ' Smith, Davids. 240 Smith, Jerry 201 Smith, Johnny 86,87 Smith, Linda G. 240, 131 Smith, Lisa C. 240 Smith, Melissa J. 240 Smith, Melody 96,248,249,160 Smith, Michael Shane 240,169 Smith, Nicole Renee ' 240 Smith, Sabrina Felicia 240 Smith, Shirley Ann 240 Smith, Sidney Lynn 240,141 Snead, Anna Mariea 2 40 Snell, Susan 210 Snelling,TerreU 150,258 Snow, Jeffrey 131,137 Snow, Suzanne 240 Sowell, Betty Ann 240 Sparks, Karen M. 240 Spears, Gail Denise 240 Spencer, Shonta Renee ' 240 Sprowl,LuckyP. 240,133,137 Spurgin, Sharon A. 240 Srinual, Pirom Nmi 240 Stagg,Brett 99 Stalling, Dick 210 Stalling, Marcia A. 241 Stamper, Mike 176 St. Amant, Cindy S. 241 St. Andria,John 170 Stark, Mikke Kalee 241 Steers, Jeff Scott 170, 178, 241 Stelly, Kimbcrly E. 241 Stephens, Bobbye 211 Stephens, John 74,167 Stephens, Peggy H. 241 Sterling, Todd L. 241,59,166 Stevens, Gerald Wayne 241 Stewart, Carl 141 Stewart, Theresa L. 241, 153 Stinebrickner, R. Susanne 241, Stoessinger, John 50 ' Storey, Tammy D. 241 Stover, Darlene A. 241 Stracener, Marvin E. 241 Strange, Katheline Elizabeth 241 Strange, Keith 241 Strayhan, Saundra Ann 241 Strickland, Celeria Tonnette 241,59, 258,139,141,142 Strickland, Warren Dale 241 Stroker, Scott 76 Stroud, Michale 173 Stroud, Tonya Suzette 241 Stuckey, Paul B. 241 Sukman, Amy Elizabeth 241 Sullivan, Ada Yolanda 241 Sullivan, Lisa G. 241 Sullivan, Shavon Denise 241, 131 Surruney, Thomas Lee 241,137 Sutton, EUen 42 Sweeney, Eric D. 241,167 Sweet, Tammy R. 241 Swinger, Angela K. 241,133,137 Swor, Kristi Lvn 241 Thorn, Charies 169 Thorn, Dale 189,196,202, 203,269 Thorn, George 128 Thornton, Laurie Jean 242, 123 Thornton, Stephen 176 Thrash, Orlando 16? Tidwell, Christopher D. 242 Tindell, Lowell A. 242 Todd, Lynda 242 300 Cioi.ing iiiat..v Todd,SherriW. 242 Toliver, Pamela Denise 242 Toliver, Yalaunda Yvette 242 To tson, Johnny 134 Tousant, Chenelle Renea 242 Towels, Tracey Denise 242 Townsend, R. Michael 242 Townsend, Mickie 149 Trahan, Sharon M. 242 Traigle,Anna 169 Trammel, James 145,173 Trangmar, Johnny R. 242 Travers, Regina 243, 258,151,155,157,158,159 Tritico, Patrick W. 243 Trum, Richard 168,169 Tubbs,Karla 106,107 Tuck, Timothy Wayne 243 Tucker, Dolores, 137 Turbeville, Stephanie 243 Turk, Merdith 165 Turk, Michael Franklin 170, 243,258,132,156 Turner, Anita Gail 243 Turner, Blossom Maria 243 Turner, Mary Dawn 27, 97,251,163 Turner, Odessa 81 Tutor, Tamatha Kay 243 Turick, Susan Ann 243 Tyler, Wanda 141 Talebzadeh, Ahmad 137 Tan, Kow Ping 241 Tan,WenChee 242 Tanner, Elaine Marie 242 Tassin, Bruce Joseph 242 Taylor, Janet M. 242 Taylor, John D. 242 Taylor, Karen 160 Taylor, Maxine 211,142 Taylor, Sandra Renee 242 Taylor, Susan Leanne 242 Teer,JolynRuth 242 Temple, Austin 211 Terrell, Elizabeth Shay 242 Tesche, Charles G. 242 Threlkeld, Richard 50 Thibodeaux, Monica Anne 242 Thibodeaux, Robin Rachalle 242 Thomas, CandiC. 242 Thomas, Deborah Marie 242 Thomas, George E. 242 Thomas, Lisa Ann 242, 131 Thomas. Marvin 149, 152,142 Thomas, Wesley 211 Thompson, Ant hony D. 242 Thompson, Karen Rene ' 242 u Ulmer, Beverly S. 243,133 Urena, Eric 127 Vandermolen, Tom 147,152 Vamado, Larry 211 Vaughn, Dale 147 Vaughn, Phil 176,177 Veigh, Joy Rose 243 Vegh, Margaret Valerie 243 Venson, Patricia D. 243 Vercher, Craig Joseph 243 Vercher, Deverett 152 Vercher, Donna 22,243 Vercher, Donna Jo 243,160 Vercher, Keith 170 Verzwyvelt, Mary Frances 243,160 Veuleman, Sheila Pence 243 Viana, Sherly 243 Viers, Charlie 211 Vig, Rocky Lee 243 Vigil, Judy 198 Villamizar, Leonel 243 Villamizar, Sergio 243 Villa vaso, Alfred 211 Vincent, Laura L. 243,139 Vincik,MelindaC. 243 Vines, Cheryl C. 243 Vines, Tracy R. 243 Vinson, Freddie 243,167 Vogel, Teresa Marie 243 w Wade,Alfra 137 Wade,WyvettaM. 243 Waguespack, George 139 Waites, Marianne 244 Wakeland, Michelle Walker, Belinda Ann 243, 146 Walker, Brent T. 244 Walker, David 141 Walker, Patrick 152 Walker, Tina Michelle 153, 244 Walker, Valeda Lynn 244 Walker, Wendy 244 Wallace, Dara Ann 96,244,174 Wallace, Freddie 76,79 Closing Index 301 Wallace, Thomas E. 244,145 Waller, Sherri Donisc 244 Walsh, John 154,156,169 Walton, Cissy 162 Wancho,Tom 122 Ware, Loretta 211 Warrick, Delilah Koizumi 244 Washington, Bradlcy ' Bue 244 Washington, Brcnda 134 Washington, Keith Allen 244,167 Washington, Lisa D. 244 Washington, Sheila Louise 244 Waters, Alison Rcnce ' 244 Waters, Janine 264 Waters, Wilfred F. 170,244 Walkins, DeWayne 86, 88 Walkins, Veronica Lynn 244 Watson, Marc A. 244 Watts, Patrick 154,168 Webb, Jim 131 Weeks, Catherine Ann 244 Weaver, Liz 244 Weaver, Margaret 119 Weaver, Tammy 244,160 Weaver, Wendie 165 Wells, Kasandria Michelle 244 Wells, Rosa L. 244 Werfal, Jody 59,151 Wesley, Henri L. 178, 244,167 Wesley, Patrick 86,89 Westfall, Lewis C. 244 Wheat, Janice Rae 244 Whitford,Amy 178,41 White, Abby 244 White, Charlotte 244 White, Jerry 156,173 White, Karen B. 244 White, Mike 111,112,176 White, R. Brian 178, 244, 169 Whitehead, Thomas 196, 197, 211, 120,272, 273 Whitley, Clara 211,1334 Whitley, Paige 162 Whittington, Jannese Diane 244 Wick, Barbara A. 245 Wiggins, Ricky 245, 134 Wiggins, Wendy 160 Wiley, Bonnie Vierginia 245 Wilkins, Ronald 245, 134 Wilkinson, David 119 Willard, Irma 269 Williams, Angela 221 Williams, Brad 245, 147 Williams, Clay 134, 142 Williams, Dawn 245, 136, 140 Williams, David 221 Williams, David Roger 245 Williams, Davis 110 Williams, Donald 152 Williams, Eugene 211 Williams, Eva L. 245 Williams, Frances M. 245 Williams, Jacquelyn B. 245 Williams, Jill S. 245, 160 Williams, John C. 245 Williams, Kazell 167 Williams, Kendrick 166 Williams, Kenneth 200,211 WiUiams, Kimala 97 Williams, Kimberly 160 Williams, Lisa 151,157,158 WiUiams, Marie 134,138 Willian-is, Patric ia Ann 245,141,151 Williams, Patricia Denise 245 Williams, Roderick 131 WiUiams, Sheila E. 245 WiUiams, Sidney 148,1172,173 Williams, Sonya Ann 245, 148 Williams, Yolanda Sharelle 245 WiUiamson, Susan 165,156 Williamson, Susu 148,149 WiUis,Eric 166 Wilkins, David L. 245 Wilcox, Chris 148 Wilson, Chariette Rena ' 245 Wilson, John Patrick 245, 59 Wilson, Kim 27,97,178, 251,160 Wilson, Patricia 133,137 Wolfe, David 154,156,169 Windham, Donna 130 Windham, Paula J. 245 Winn, Debbie Kaye 245 Womack, Karen P. 245 Womack, Ollie Annette 245 Womack, Rebecca Ann 245 Wong, Kuan Lam 246, 148,137 Wood, Susan D. 246 Woods, Charlotte Marie 245 Woods, Rebecca Ann 246, 130 Woods, Zenovia M. 246, 59 Woodward, Sue D. 245,142 Woodward, WUlma Murrae ' 246 Wooley, LUUan N. 246 Wright, Eursula Rene ' 246 Wyatt,Pat 173,174 Wyble, Shawn 96,170,246 Yanes, Alejandeo R. 246 Yates, Aulsie Juanita 246 Yau, Cheng Chaun 246 Young, Dana M. 246 Young, Sharon Denise 246 Young, William C. 246,167 Youngblood, Sidney 134 Zeringue, Jeff 43,145 Zucconie, Wendy 85 Zumwalt, Charlotte 165,164,169 This is our last chance. We need to make this place start vibrating... and it wiU. -Robert A. Alost President I The Staff THE PEOPLE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS BOOK Steve Horton Editor in Chief Student Life Editor Craig Scott Managing Editor Organizations Editor John Ramsey Opening Sports Editor Doug Ireland Sports Daniel Kom Sports Reatha Cole Greeks Editor Christi Cloutier Closing Index Keith Nett . Community Editor Tina Dutile Academics Editor Yvonne Bemucho Organizations, Individuals Keith Colquette Photographer Coy Gammage Photographer James LaCombe Photographer Charles Tesche Photographer Jim McKellar Graduate Assistant Student Life Editor Thomas Whitehead Faculty Advisor All of the copy from the 1987 Potpourri was sent to the Topeka, Kansas Josten ' s plant on camera-ready layout sheets using the Macintosh Plus computer system. The Potpourri is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, and each year the University enters the Potpourri in the National Scholastic Press Association critique service. The Potpourri is printed in accordance with a 26-page contact enacted by University purchasing agent Sylvan Sibley and Curt Joiner, the local Josten ' s sales representative. Cover specifications include a silk screen design using black and white as dominant colors with a firebrand red background. A Palatino typeface is used on all lettering. Enameled paper is used on all pages. Endsheets are printed in black-and white with a gold background. All headlines are either 24 or 36 point, all kickers are either 24 or 18 point. Body copy is in 10 point type size. Captions are in 9 point type size. In keeping with the theme of the 1987 Potpourri, Showing oiu True Colors, several different typefaces and screens are used. Columnar layout styles are used throughout the book. The Opening, edited by John Ramsey, uses a columnar layout style with a four-color separation process. Student Life, edited by Steve Horton and Jim McKellar, uses a four-column layout design. Sports, edited by John Ramsey and Doug Ireland, uses a three-column layout design with many typestyles. Organizations and Greeks, edited by Reatha Cole and Craig Scott, use this same desi gn. Academics, edited by Tina Dutile, also uses the three-column form. Individuals, edited by Laurie Thornton, encompasses all personalities, including Mr Miss NSU, homecoming court, state fair court, and Who ' s Who. Community, edited by Keith Nett, uses a three-column layout design. All sections use Palatino type as their major typestyle with some revisions in style. Photographs came from section editors, staff members, and a pool of photographers including Don Sepulvado, Gary Hardamon, Keith Colquette, Coy Gammage, Kevin Hopkins, Charlotte Rush, Alan Tindale, Charles Tesche, James LaCaombe, and John Berthelot. All section editors are journalism majors and have all completed the basic news writing course and Journalism 3080, newspaper magazine editing. Tom Whitehead is the faculty advisor for the 1987 Potpourri.